It is odd, huh? And, your are certainly correct re the thorns, they are nasty & hurt so badly, but that was understood - this is the first time I've heard about the wind. Some kinda way I don't think the wind did it but I won't have to fret about it, no more Mermaid for me...oh, no fragrance either...BUT, it was WONDERFUL for bird nests, they loved it, that I will miss...