Opuntia sp.

Prickly Pear at Mawson, ACT

Opuntia sp. at Mawson, ACT - 13 Jun 2024
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Identification history

Opuntia sp. 14 Jun 2024 Tapirlord
Crassula sieberiana 13 Jun 2024 CarbonAI
Prickly pear 13 Jun 2024 Jorgie4

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Very big. In a pot

1 comment

HarleyB wrote:
   17 Jun 2024
Given the size of the cladodes I would suggest O.Ficus-indica which is not a prohibited plant in the ACT.

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 2 Abundance
  • 13 Jun 2024 04:08 PM Recorded on
  • Jorgie4 Recorded by

Additional information

  • 30cm to 1 metre Plant height

Species information

  • Opuntia sp. Scientific name
  • Prickly Pear Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Medium weed or pest
  • Up to 754m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • In flower
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