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harrisia cactus

Botanical Name: Eriocereus martinii
Noxious Weed Category:
CLASS 4 in NSW


Photo: 'Weeds', Auld and Medd

 
Special Note: Toxic to cattle and horses.

 

Description:
 Originating in South America, Harris Cactus is a perennial cactus forming tangled mats up to .5m high.

Fleshy, branching stems are jointed and take root where they touch ground.
Flowers are pink-tinged white flowers appearing at night

Fruit are red covered with spiny protuberances.

Dispersal:
Fragmentation, and dumping.

Impact on Bushland:

Control:

Manual:  
Chemical: Please contact your local control authority for advice on chemical control.

Similar Species:

Suggested Alternatives:

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