Austrocylindropuntia cacti
Austrocylindropuntia spp.Weed profile
- Perennial
- Cactus/Succulent
- Shrub
- Hinders movement
- Habitat: native vegetation
Impact
Compete with native vegetation. Forms prickly thickets.
Description
- Succulent, perennial shrubs.
- Stems green, cylindrical, with linear leaves that are soon dropped and short spines.
- Large red or pink flowers at ends of branches are followed by green egg-shaped fruits.