Opuntia sp.

Prickly Pear at Cooleman Ridge

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Identification history

	Opuntia sp.	12 Dec 2023	natureguy
	Opuntia sp.	12 Dec 2023	Robhughes

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Several prickly pears on the hill behind Allchin circuit. Has been there for several years at least

7 comments

Tapirlord wrote:

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 wrote:

12 Dec 2023

Will ask one of the Biosecurity Rangers to check if it is one of the invasive Opuntia species.
@ACTBioSecurity

HelenCross wrote:

13 Dec 2023

I took some photos of them in 2017 - see nearby sightings below

Steve818 wrote:

13 Dec 2023

@HelenCross I have tagged @ACTBioSecurity Rangers so they will get the info today

ACTBioSecurity wrote:

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.

linda wrote:

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

HelenCross wrote:

14 Dec 2023

They're in one of the Mt Neighbour horse agistment paddocks

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