Tephrocactus orbiculatus papyracanthus

Looks quite lethal Hywel, would make a good weapon for self defence, Derek.

The spines are like paper. Hence the name 'papyracanthus' :o) It would not harm anyone ...

like how names define....i would have thought it very shape as it gives that appearance...but i also thought that the spiky bits looked a bit like the ends of feathers...very strange but very interesting plant... i liked...

The ends of the spiky bits are a bit pointy - like little pins, but you can crumple them like paper :o) I'm pleased you like it.

wow!!! :-)

Hi Hywel, you would have to just point it at any would be attackers then and hope they weren't cacti experts, lol, Derek.

lol :D
I agree it does look frightening ...

thank you.