Goathead Plants

(From 8/23/06 on my old blog)

On my bike ride today I found just how plentiful the Puncture Vine plant is in Chatfield. These nasty plants are everywhere. They look like this:



Here is a closeup of the goatheads on one of the branches. The actual thorns are clearly visible especially on the head at the bottom. Once these plants die and dry up, keep your bike tires away from them!