Prickly pear
Opuntia elata
Biosecurity Queensland must be contacted within 24 hours of sighting, call: 13 25 23.
family
CACTACEAE
origin
Exotic
declaration
Category 2, 3, 4, 5 Restricted Matter (Biosecurity Act 2014)
Cat 2 Must be reported to Biosecurity inspector or authorised person. Cat 3 Must not be distributed, Cat4 Must not be moved Cat 5 Must not be possessed or kept under your control.
Common names
Riverina pear, Orange tuna.
Biosecurity Queensland must be contacted within 24 hours 13 25 23., Biosecurity Queensland Must attend site before any control measure is administered, advice will be provided to the land holder at this time.
Impact
Impact
Biosecurity Queensland Must attend site before any control measure is administered, advise will be provided to the land holder at this time, spines can cause serious injury to humans, stock and native animals, can form large stands that harbour feral animals, limits access for mustering and recreational activities, spines can contaminate wool and hides, infestations can reduce or prevent grazing activities, reducing productivity.
Location
Location
Characteristics
Characteristics
Similar Species
Similar Species
Biosecurity Queensland Must attend site before any control measure is administered, advise will be provided to the land holder at this time, spines can cause serious injury to humans, stock and native animals, can form large stands that harbour feral animals, limits access for mustering and recreational activities, spines can contaminate wool and hides, infestations can reduce or prevent grazing activities, reducing productivity.
