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World

In 1788, prickly pear from the Americas was brought to Australia for hedges and red dye; by the 1920s, it had taken over 24 million hectares of land

Reported by Hindustan Times 10 Oct 2026, 9:47 am IST 1 min read

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Prickly pear came to Australia in 1788 for red dye. By the 1920s, it had taken over 24 million hectares, before moths released in 1926 began clearing it.

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Section: World
First reported by: Hindustan Times
Reporter: ht us desk
Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026, 9:47 am IST
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