Cylindropuntia tunicata

Cylindropuntia tunicata, commonly referred to as sheathed cholla, is a species of flowering plant in the family Cactaceae. This cholla species is native to the Chihuahuan Desert of North America and parts of South America. Is also known as Brown-spined Hudson pear.

Distribution

As an agricultural weed

C. tunicata is an invasive species affecting agriculture in Queensland, Australia. It has spines up to 7 cm long that cause painful injuries to people, livestock, working dogs, pets and damage tyres on vehicles.