Mini broomstick
We like to find parallels between our world and nature, just as humans do. That’s how we end up seeing Jesus’ face on potato chips, for example. So, when this woman came across this dead plant, she recognized it as a broomstick.
You’re right. We see it, too! It appears that she had some good fortune to come across the bristly-dead plant and not inadvertently step on it. If she locates any more, they’ll make a fantastic Halloween decoration.