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