California has way more than its share of natural beauty and interest. Joshua Tree National Park is just one amazing example.
Shown here is the Cholla Garden (occurring naturally). Cholla are called "jumping cactus" because the ends dislodge easily and "prick" you with their sharp needles.
Therein lies the inspiration for my goofy title.
Charlie
I won't touch that title for anything though. I've never been reprimanded on this forum, and don't want to start! Oh, but the one-liners that come to mind!
Clever title Charlie. You can prick your finger, but done figure your (well you know how it goes from there)...Compliments of George Carlin. Good image. Perfect comp for back lightening.
Thanks sjkk.
I agree about the wonder of how desert plants have adapted to the extremes of their environments. Cacti especially.
Also of interest to me: the easily dislodged end segments of the cholla. One of the main reasons is so that if they are brushed by a passing animal (i.e. deer or coyote) they will detach from the parent plant, stick to the animal's fur, and perhaps be carried to a new location where they will take root. It's the only way this plant has of invading new territory.
Charlie
