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The Spanish dagger is commonly grown
in our area. I keep this one trimmed back to a rather small
size. It does discourage those inclined to clime over walls.
These
are the leaves of the leaves of the Spanish dagger. When mature,
the tips become dry, hard, and very sharp, as the common name of the
plant suggests.
When permitted, the Spanish dagger
grows to tree size. Here you can see how old leaves remain
attached to the trunk.
The large flower stalk rises from the
end of the branch.
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