🌵 This is a pokey one! But don't let that fool you! It is very nutritious, medicinal, and versatile! Harvest with caution, of course. Use thick sturdy gloves, preferably leather. Remove the large spines with a knife. The smaller hairy spines can be burnt off over an open flame, or you can peel them off with a knife. Don't harvest with a fabric bag as the small spines can get stuck in the fabric and not come out. A paper bag is your best option. Getting the small spines on your skin can cause a