Opuntia elata

A Prickly Pear at Hackett, ACT

Opuntia elata at Hackett, ACT - 19 Jul 2023
Opuntia elata at Hackett, ACT - 19 Jul 2023
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Identification history

Opuntia elata 1 Aug 2023 MichaelMulvaney
Opuntia elata 23 Jul 2023 Tapirlord
Opuntia sp. 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.

1 comment

JaneR wrote:
   1 Aug 2023
they are gone now ! FOMM have been in pretty promptly - well done

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Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 19 Jul 2023 10:59 AM Recorded on
  • JaneR Recorded by

Additional information

  • 10cm to 30cm Plant height

Species information

  • Opuntia elata Scientific name
  • A Prickly Pear Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Noxious or High Risk Weed or Pest
  • Up to 831.6m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • In flower
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