Opuntia ficus-indica (weed)

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Opuntia ficus-indica (weed) (L.) P. Mill. - (barbary fig or Indian fig opuntia)

This prickly pear was deliberately introduced into Australia, together with Dactylopius coccus, in order to establish a carmine dye industry. It is now a serious weed.

For details see the respective page in Wikipedia.

Vernacular names
• English:	barbary fig Indian fig opuntia

Synonyms:
Opuntia vulgaris

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