Opuntia stricta

Common Prickly Pear at Watson, ACT

Opuntia stricta at Watson, ACT - 4 Dec 2024
Opuntia stricta at Watson, ACT - 4 Dec 2024
Opuntia stricta at Watson, ACT - 4 Dec 2024
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Opuntia stricta 4 Dec 2024 Csteele4
Crassula sieberiana 4 Dec 2024 CarbonAI
Opuntia stricta 4 Dec 2024 sbittinger

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I suspect this Prickly Pear Cactus is an introduced, invasive species. It should probably be destroyed or removed.

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  • 30cm to 1 metre Plant height

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