🚫 Erect prickly pear
❌ Invasive

Erect prickly pear

Opuntia stricta · Cactaceae

Also known as: Nagphani

Spiny thickets on the Deccan and in arid zones injure livestock and exclude forage

🌍 Origin: Caribbean & Central America (not native to India)

Why Erect prickly pear is a problem

Spiny thickets on the Deccan and in arid zones injure livestock and exclude forage

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What to plant instead

Management species; restore native thorn-scrub

Frequently asked questions

Is Erect prickly pear invasive in India?

Yes. Erect prickly pear (Opuntia stricta) is considered invasive in India. Spiny thickets on the Deccan and in arid zones injure livestock and exclude forage

Why is Erect prickly pear a problem?

Spiny thickets on the Deccan and in arid zones injure livestock and exclude forage

Other invasive plants to avoid

Sources: R1, R5. See full references.

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