Cylindropuntia cacti (devils rope, Hudson pear)
Cylindropuntia spp.Weed profile
- Perennial
- Cactus/Succulent
- Shrub
- Weeds of National Significance (WoNS)
- Hinders movement
- Injures animals
- Habitat: native vegetation, rangelands
Impact
Compete with native vegetation. Forms prickly thickets. Can injure animals.
Description
- Succulent perennials, prostrate or forming 2m shrubb.
- Stems cylindrical, green, ribbed, leafless with large surface spines.
- Large flowers of various colours at ends of branches.
- Most produce colourful, fleshy fruits.