Jumping Cholla (choya) snagged onto Bill's shirt as he brushed by the plant on a hike today. They were painful to dislodge but did not seem to leave any stickers in his skin or shirt. Usually these spiny little buds lie on the desert floor and latch onto shoes/socks/pants as you walk on or close to them.
Suguaro arm seems to be hugging its neighbour, octopus fashion!
The spelling police remind you that this plant is saguaro.....
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