Spikey Thing

Obviously, I know nothing about plants...I'm guessing it is some sort of thistle but would not bet on it. If anyone knows its name, please let me know.
But the shot is "sooc" - that much I know anyway.

[CristinaL]

Coool thingy

[Graeme Stevens]

prickly...I like it

[Larry Steager]

Nice dof.

[gloria jones]

Nice capture of textures, details

[haskar]

Great close up. Lovely pov.

[summerfield]

ouchie!

[Jane Pittenger]

I know the name but my old lady mind can’t pull it up