Monday, August 17, 2009

Glochids

They looks so much friendlier than regular cactus spines, don't they? Just little tufts of hair...


Ha. They are evil incarnate and go airborne when you move the plant. They burrow into your skin and there is no getting them out. Fun fact: glochids are the active ingredient in itching powder. Aren't you glad you know? I wish I'd learned all this about six hours sooner...

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