Opuntia elata

A Prickly Pear at Hackett, ACT

Opuntia elata at Hackett, ACT - 19 Jul 2023 10:59 AM

Opuntia elata at Hackett, ACT - 19 Jul 2023 10:59 AM

Opuntia elata at Hackett, ACT - 19 Jul 2023 10:59 AM

Opuntia elata at Hackett, ACT - 19 Jul 2023 10:59 AM

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Identification history

	Opuntia elata	1 Aug 2023	MichaelMulvaney
	Opuntia elata	23 Jul 2023	Tapirlord
	Opuntia (genus)	23 Jul 2023	JaneR

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User's notes

Four young plants under the canopy of an Exocarpos tree. Bit of a surprise seeing these, especially in middle of winter.

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JaneR wrote:

1 Aug 2023

they are gone now ! FOMM have been in pretty promptly - well done

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Location information

Coordinates 149.160797 -35.259447
Altitude 651.7m
Maps Mount Ainslie
Places Hackett, ACT

Sighting information

At least 1 Abundance
19 Jul 2023 10:59 AM Recorded on
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Additional information

10cm to 30cm Plant height

Species information

Opuntia elata Scientific name
A Prickly Pear Common name
Not Sensitive
Exotic
Major weed or pest
Up to 831.6m Recorded at altitude
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In flower
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