Barrel Cactus

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Roger Weller, geology instructor      

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Barrel Cactus
The best advice is just leave the barrel cactus alone. 
It is a large, easy to see plant.  The only real danger is tripping and falling on it. 
The curved needles act like fishhooks. 
If you get snagged, you will have some ripped flesh.
 

another view

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