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Are cacti Australian?
No, cacti are natives only to the Americas. However, they have been introduced (prickly pear) to some parts of Australia and have become a noxious pest.
What is the state plant of Texas?
The Prickly Pear Cactus
Which pear is not a pear?
A "prickly pear" is not actually a pear.
Why were prickly pears introduced to Australia?
To kill pesty bugs
When was the prickly pear introduced to Australia?
becoz who evr wnted brought it here to Australia they wnted it here 4 how it taste and then it started to spread quickly
How did prickly pear come to Australia?
The prickly pear was brought to Australia by the British for the purpose of starting a cochineal dye industry. The British wanted to break Spain's monopoly on the cochineal dye industry by entering the market using sources from its own colonies.
What animal eats a prickly pear?
wood rats. The Cactoblastas catterpillar is an animial. and has all but erradicated PRICKLY PEAR from Australia where the catterpillar was introduced to control the cactus. The PRICKLY PEAR was Australia's most invasive weed. spreading throughout the arid areas at a phenominal pace.
Where does the prickly pear cactus live?
on a pear
Is the prickly pear and cactus relationship mutualism or commensalism?
A prickly pear is a cactus. There is no commensalism or mutualism.
Relationship between prickly pear and wood rat?
The prickly pear provides food and home for the wood rat. In turn, the wood rat acts a pollinator for the prickly pear.
Are there any introduced species in desert?
Yes, in the United States two major invasive pests in the deserts are Russian thistle (tumbleweed) and salt cedar (tamarisk).In Australia the prickly pear cactus is an invasive pest.
How long do prickly pear cacti typically live?
Prickly pear cacti typically live for about 20 to 30 years.
