Cholla is also known as a jumping cactus. The name comes from the ease with which its stems detach when brushed. Even the slightest touch will make the bits of cactus jump at you and cling to you and your clothes. So even though it does look pretty and soft, do not touch it! Its spines will go deep into your skin and it will be very hard to remove them.
The warning sign at the beginning of the trail:
Blooming Cholla:
My husband and Cholla in all their glory and beauty :)
