EXTREMELY sharp thorns

[GDLWyverex]

I just bought these at 2.50 each and would truly appreciate an ID. They have EXTREMELY sharp thorns and  the lobes seem to disconnect easily, adhering to your hand or face or ....

Any one know what it's called? other than dangerous?

 

Richard

[msporty]

Cylindropuntia fulgida monstruosa?

[GDLWyverex]

31 minutes ago, msporty said:

Cylindropuntia fulgida monstruosa?

I thought that it resembled the jumping chollas that I raised as a kid which my mother absolutely detested and had a very healthy fear of.

Thanks

 

Richard

 

[TexasColdHardyPalms]

While all cholla are quite fierce, Teddy bear cholla have to be the most dangerous in the genus.  We sell fresh cuttings and rooted plants and handling/packaging them is a nightmare.

[GDLWyverex]

1 hour ago, TexasColdHardyPalms said:

While all cholla are quite fierce, Teddy bear cholla have to be the most dangerous in the genus.  We sell fresh cuttings and rooted plants and handling/packaging them is a nightmare.

I remember telling people when I was raising them in the 60's that the lobes were spring loaded and the slightest vibration would cause them to launch.

 

Richard