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Cactus Torch 1187 (for burning off spines)

Cactus Torch 1187 (for burning off spines)

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When Opuntia was considered a possible general food source for grazing stock, various torches were made. The goal was to burn the spines off of Opuntia pads before the animals ate them.

Cactus Torch 1187
Cactus Torch 1187
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