Opuntia (genus)
Prickly Pears at Cooleman Ridge
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| Opuntia (genus) | natureguy | 12 Dec 2023 | |
| Opuntia (genus) | Robhughes | 12 Dec 2023 |
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Several prickly pears on the hill behind Allchin circuit. Has been there for several years at least
7 comments
12 Dec 2023
Are they spreading? Obviously not great to see prickly pears anywhere, but they are more of a concern if on the move....
@Steve818
@Steve818
12 Dec 2023
Will ask one of the Biosecurity Rangers to check if it is one of the invasive Opuntia species.
@ACTBioSecurity
@ACTBioSecurity
13 Dec 2023
@HelenCross I have tagged @ACTBioSecurity Rangers so they will get the info today
13 Dec 2023
Looks like Indian Fig, the one Opuntia species that does not spread as fast as others. But still worth controlling as it has spread in other reserves. The Rangers will put it on their to do list.
14 Dec 2023
Hi,
I am the convenor of the Coolo Ridge group, and the area that the Prickly pear is located is not on my maps as part of Coolo Ridge, although I do see that it is included in some maps. So I am a bit confused whether we are responsiible for it or not. We do have a couple of other spots where the Prickly pear is found on a recurring basis.
Linda
I am the convenor of the Coolo Ridge group, and the area that the Prickly pear is located is not on my maps as part of Coolo Ridge, although I do see that it is included in some maps. So I am a bit confused whether we are responsiible for it or not. We do have a couple of other spots where the Prickly pear is found on a recurring basis.
Linda
Location information
- Coordinates 149.036622-35.374278
- Maps Cooleman Ridge
- Places Tuggeranong, ACT
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- 22 Oct 2023 10:10 AM Recorded on
- Robhughes Recorded by
- 1 metre to 5 metres Plant height
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Species information
- Opuntia (genus) Scientific name
- Prickly Pears Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Exotic
- Medium weed or pest
- Up to 786m Recorded at altitude
- External link More information
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In flower
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