On 2008-05-11, kilikini > wrote:

> They have sharp barbs on them. Workers wear thick socks, pants, leather
> boots, and flannel shirts. Those things hurt!

I bet. Here, we have yucca plants. Same pointy leaves w/ sharp barbs, yet
no fruit to make 'em worthwhile. A jab leaves a slight toxin that itches
for hours.

nb