Opuntia

Opuntia stricta is the erect or common Prickly pear and has been declared a weed in many areas. It spreads easily by seed and also broken segments easily develop roots. Originally introduced as a hedging plant that them 'got out of control' it has now been contained by a cactus moth called Cactoblastis cactorum.

Other species alsp known as 'Prickly pear include : O. humifusa, O. Ficus Indica, O.robusta, O. vulgaris.

Anumber of other species exist as well, not readily available for sale.