Bunny ears

Opuntia microdasys

Schedule 2 Restricted Matter

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)

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

Golden bristle cactus, Polka dot cactus.

Biosecurity Queensland must be notified within 24 hours Ph. 13 25 23, Biosecurity Queensland Must attend site before any control measure is administered, advise will be provided to the land holder at this time , Bunny ears forms a dense shrub 40-60 cm tall, occasionally more, composed of pad-like stems 6-15 cm long and 4 -12 cm broad. There is no central stem and pads always grow in pairs giving the appearance of bunny ears.

Leaf arrangement:Cladode
Leaf form:Opposite
Yellow
Green

Impact

Impact

Biosecurity Queensland Must attend site before any control measure is administered, advise will be provided to the land holder at this time.

Location

Location

Characteristics

Characteristics

Similar Species

Similar Species

Control Methods