Watch Out For Cactus

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Watch Out For Cactus

Watch Out For Cactus

Vic Hanson
on Jun 27, 2007 12:08 am
Lat/Lon: 15.124°S / 72.5321°W
Image Type(s): Hiking,  Informational
Image ID: 305342

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MoapaPk

MoapaPk - Jun 27, 2008 11:34 pm - Hasn't voted

yow

Here in Nevada (US) we have lots of "jumping cholla". These cacti reproduce vegetatively, by shedding pieces in spring. If you step on a piece, the next step may fling the joint up onto your calf -- just as your picture shows!

Vic Hanson

Vic Hanson - Jun 28, 2008 1:14 am - Hasn't voted

Re: yow

I don't know what these are called but it sure seems that they have the ability to jump out and grap you without even touching them. And the thorns have barbs on them so they are hard (and painful) to pull out.

Vic

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