Sand Cactus

You spot a small cluster of what look like spine-shaped plants growing from the sand.

Tactics
Sand cactus needles lie in wait for victims slightly above the surface of the sand. A traveler who doesn't notice the needles usually steps on one, potentially becoming pulled down onto more needles.

Description
Sand cacti are a form of plant that feeds on the life-blood of those that dwell near it. Sand cacti are well protected, for everything about the plant, except the needles, is hidden below the sand. The body can be from 5-8 feet across, 4 feet thick, and weigh up to 600 pounds. It has many barbed needles with long, thin strands connecting them to its bulbous body. The body and strands are a sickly white, while the needles are a sandy color, helping it stay camouflaged.