Before heading home from Calico Basin today, I spotted this Buckhorn Cholla at the edge of the parking area near my truck. It’s a great looking plant, I’ve seen some very large plants like this one in my desert travels. These spines are deadly sharp, you don’t dare touch this plant!
Stick-em up!
OUCH!! 😂
Before I knew better I kicked a tiny piece of cholla out of the way of my path. The spine went right through my leather runner and I now know the pain of those spines.
Oh my gosh! So sorry that this happened to you, Anneli. When were you guys down here?
Went to Baja twice, in 1997 and 2000.
I see, and an ouchy!
they will give a serious ouch!
Any cacti are nasty customers, I have seen some huge Buckhorn as I said, I mean really huge plants in my travels. I hope you guys are having fun and safe!