Hi Bev This article is producing some interestin observations. As I suggested, using thorns may only be folk lore and your observation would support that theory. The cactus thorns came up in another reply when I asked if anyone had used thorns for making lace. but I also doubt if they would have been readily available in Europe in the 17th century.
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