Opuntia ficus-indica
Indian Fig, Spineless Cactus at O'Malley, ACT
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| Opuntia ficus-indica | MichaelMulvaney | 7 May 2015 | |
| Opuntia (genus) | Mike | 5 May 2015 |
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3 comments
6 May 2015
Can someone identify the species? Opuntia spp. are Weeds of National Significance.
It has spread 200m and the new plants seem quite vigorous.
8 May 2015
You sometimes see this plant in gardens where it is cultivated for its edible fruits
Location information
- Coordinates 149.109148-35.350900
- Altitude 681.0m
- Places O'Malley, ACT
Sighting information
- 16 - 100 Abundance
- 2 Dec 2013 05:08 PM Recorded on
- Mike Recorded by
- Yes In flower
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Species information
- Opuntia ficus-indica Scientific name
- Indian Fig, Spineless Cactus Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Exotic
- Minor weed or pest
- Up to 876.19m Recorded at altitude
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Seasonal activity
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In flower
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