Discover The Vibrant Sign Language For Cacti And Their Variations
In ASL, “cactus” can be signed with the dominant hand moving up and down in a zigzag motion, resembling the ribbed appearance of cacti. Other related signs include “saguaro” (two fists crossing and rising), “prickly pear” (a fist with extended fingers), and “cactus needle” (a fist with a pointed index finger). Specific types of cacti have their own distinct signs, such as the “barrel cactus” (rounded fist with fingers curled in), “cholla cactus” (intertwined hands with fingers extended), and “ocotillo cactus” (a fist with extended fingers resembling branches).