Opuntia imbricata (Haw.) DC.

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Photo: Bart Wursten
Maleme Restcamp, Matobo National Park.

Synonyms:	Cereus imbricatus Haw. Cylindropuntia imbricata (Haw.) Knuth
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Description:
Notes:	Known as a naturalised and invasive species in parts of South Africa.
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Worldwide distribution:	Native to the southern USA and Mexico.
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Spot characters:	Display spot characters for this species
Literature:	Bromilow, C. (1995). Problem Plants of South Africa. Briza Publications, Arcadia. Page 376. (Includes a picture). Henderson, L. (2001). Alien weeds and invasive plants Plant Protection Research Institute Handbook No. 12. Plant Protection Research Institute, Agricultural Research Council, South Africa. Page 92. (Includes a picture). Setshogo, M.P. (2005). Preliminary checklist of the plants of Botswana. Sabonet Report no. 37. Sabonet, Pretoria and Gaborone Page 43.

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