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Why are cactuses prickly?

Why are cactuses prickly?

Moment Of Um · Brains On Universe

September 12, 20247m 30s

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Show Notes

Lots of plants are smooth to the touch, and some are even soft and feathery like flowers! So why are cactuses prickly and sometimes even painful? We asked botanist Rachel Jabaily from Colorado College to answer this spine-tingling question. 


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