Cylindropuntia tunicata explained

Cylindropuntia tunicata, commonly referred to as sheathed cholla, is a cholla native to the Chihuahuan Desert of North America and parts of South America. Is also known as Brown-spined Hudson pear.[1]

Distribution

As an agricultural weed

C. tunicata is an invasive species affecting agriculture in Queensland, Australia. It has spines up to 7 cm long that cause painful injuries to people, livestock, working dogs, pets and damage tyres on vehicles.[1]

Notes and References

  1. https://weeds.dpi.nsw.gov.au/Weeds/BrownSpinedHudsonPear Brown-spined Hudson pear (Cylindropuntia tunicata)