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Family: Cactaceae Scientific name: Opuntia robusta Description: Plant Form: Upright succulent shrub. Size: Usually 1-2 m tall, but up to 4 m. Stem: Bluish-green circular pads up to 40 cm diameter with clusters of numerous barbed bristles and sharp spines 1-4 cm long. Leaves: Small, scale-like, shed quickly. Flowers: Yellow, with reddish streaks at the back, 5-8 cm across. Fruit and Seeds: Pink to purple, barrel-shaped, with fine hairs or bristles. Habitat: Arid areas, grasslands. Distinguishing Features: Circular bluish pads distinguish from other Opuntioid cacti (Opuntia species). Weed Status: Priority Weed Weed Type: Environmental, Agricultural, Common, Invasive Garden Escapee Lifeform: Cacti/succulent
