Weed profile: Hudson pear
Hudson pear
Hudson pear
Cylindropuntia rosea
Hudson pear (Cylindropuntia rosea) is an invasive cactus species of Mexican origin that has naturalised in a variety of habitats in north-western NSW. It seriously degrades invaded land and ecosystems and is continuing to spread.
If left unchecked, it has the potential to reduce the viability of agricultural enterprises and subsequent land values and impact adversely on native fauna and flora. Its presence on flood plains in north-western NSW is particularly worrying, as a major flood event could result in a significant increase in its distribution including movement into the Darling River system.
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