In Florida they are known as a Bayonet Cactus and are a member of the Yucca family.
The leaves (or fronds if you will) are strong / rigid and the needles on the end are also very strong and VERY sharp ..... a combo that makes prone to cause injury to the uncareful. They do make a nice security "fence"
They are also darn near bullet proof in terms of care. They require no additional watering and fertilizing and you can cut them off at the trunk, throw it on the ground and it will root and live!
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