Dartspine Cactus

Mundane; hazard

Region: Blasted Badlands, Fiery Hellscape, Parched Sands (hot deserts)

These low-growing, circular cacti have very long spines that help protect the plant from danger. It appears almost identical to its cousin, the canteen cactus , though this cactus is far more dangerous. A DC 17 Nature or Survival check reveals the slight differences between them.
When touched or otherwise brushed up against, the dartspine cactus suddenly unleashes its spines in a 15-foot cone in the direction of the motion. Creatures in the area of effect must succeed a DC 15 Dexterity saving throw or take 2d8 piercing damage on a failure, or half as much damage on a success.