Re: Caltrops

John Taylor [The Banshee] (rphjt@minyos.xx.rmit.OZ.AU)
Fri, 29 Oct 93 14:56:38 +0000

>I realize this question is a little out of our general
>topic, but I'm not sure where else to turn. I am looking
>for seed of _Tribulus cistoides_ (one of the caltrops
>from Australia). Any ideas?
>--
>
>Phil Mueller
>hi23ahg@mailhost.tcs.tulane.edu
>Tulane Graduate School
>Xavier Univ. of LA History Dept.

Phil, what exactly are these? Do you have a common name for it? The only
Caltrop I've heard of are from a road-war type game - you drop them like
mines to damage the opponents tyres, mechanicals, etc... Any similarities
with your caltrops?

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