Thought I'd show what the overall plant looks like in the grass. Easy to miss if you're not watching where you step and I don't advise walking around barefoot anyway - because of snakes! The flower stalk - also heavily armed with spikes - comes up in spring or summer. Not much chance of that since it would be mowed down come late spring.
I was walking in Mexico barefooted at one time and Hans and I like to explore. we got away from the beach and I stepped into one of those. he had to almost carry me back to the resort. the plant looked just like yours, only a bit more dried up. love your picture and narrative.
@lynnz It's armed!
@rhoing Well armed.
@bruni Thank you, Bruni!
@koalagardens Thank you! You've been a wonderful supporter.
@ludwigsdiana Thank you very much, Diana! I appreciate your support for my little series on it.
@lucycameron Only when it's above 40. Thank you, Lucy!
@craftymeg LOL! Thank you, Margaret.
@wakelys Thanks, Susan!
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@bigmxx Yes. The finale is a disappointment.
@geertje Well armed. To be avoided. =)
@netkonnexion Thank you, but you're seeing the worst of the series.
@linnypinny Thank you, Lin!
@santina Thank you, Santina! Only when it produces a stalk for the blooms is it taller.
@samae Thanks, Sarah!