It expands and fills with water during monsoon season
The spines can be heated, bent, then used as fish hooks
In case you were wondering if it's named for a reason.
Location: Sabino Canyon Recreation Area, AZ
Sources: https://apps.cals.arizona.edu/arboretum/taxon.aspx?id=887
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