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Cylindropuntia tunicata, commonly referred to as sheathed cholla, is a cholla native to the Chihuahuan Desert of North America and parts of South America.[2] Is also known as Brown-spined Hudson pear.[3]
Distribution
As an agricultural weed
C. tunicata is an invasive species affecting agriculture in Queensland, Australia.[4] It has spines up to 7 cm long that cause painful injuries to people, livestock, working dogs, pets and damage tyres on vehicles.[3]
References
- ^ The Plant List: A Working List of All Plant Species, retrieved 26 September 2018
- ^ Donald J. Pinkava, "Cylindropuntia tunicata (Lehmann) F. M. Knuth in C. Backeberg and F. M. Knuth, Kaktus-ABC. 126. 1935", Flora of North America
- ^ a b Brown-spined Hudson pear (Cylindropuntia tunicata)
- ^ "Hudson pear". Business Queensland. 2020-08-18. Retrieved 2021-03-29.
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