Out to paint a plein air landscape and surrounded by a field of these barbed plants. They grow to 4 or 5 feet in height and are said to sting. I became fascinated with them and decided to paint a few that were staring me in the face. Every hair and projectile appears to be barbed. This should surely keep any animals from eating them. Will need some research to learn about them. They do appear prehistoric and well armed.
