Thorn Collection (#20)

Frost covered rose

Mojave mound cactus or Kingcup cactus (Echinocereus triglochidiatus)

Ring-tailed Lemur, (Lemur catta), in Octopus Tree, feeding on Didierceae, Spiny Forest, SW Madagascar

Oil on wood in the style of Dieric Bouts. RESTRICTED OUTSIDE US
CHRIST IN CROWN OF THORNS. Oil on wood in the style of Dieric Bouts. RESTRICTED OUTSIDE US

(John 19: 2): wood engraving after Gustave Dor
DORÉ: CROWN OF THORNS. (John 19: 2): wood engraving after Gustave Dor

Oil on wood by Giovanni Battista Cima da Conegliano, c1510. RESTRICTED OUTSIDE US
CHRIST CROWNED WITH THORNS. Oil on wood by Giovanni Battista Cima da Conegliano, c1510. RESTRICTED OUTSIDE US

Master of Liesborn: Head of Christ on the Cross. Canvas. RESTRICTED OUTSIDE US
JESUS: CRUCIFIXION. Master of Liesborn: Head of Christ on the Cross. Canvas. RESTRICTED OUTSIDE US

JESUS: PASSION. Passion of the Christ. Steel engraving, Dutch, 18th century

DORE: CHRIST MOCKED. They bowed before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews! (Matthew 27: 29)
DORE: CHRIST MOCKED. They bowed before him, and mocked him, saying, " Hail, King of the Jews!" (Matthew 27:29). Line engraving, 19th century, after Gustave Dore

ITALIAN PENITENT. An Italian penitent in Lent processions. 19th century wood engraving

BOTANY: CACTUS. Cactus crandiflorus. Line engraving, 1873

BOTANY: CACTUS. Cactus cochinillifer. Line engraving, 1873

FORGET-ME-NOT & ACANTHUS. Wild blue forget-me-not (top left), spiny acanthus (center), and wild pale blue forget-me-not (top right)

ROSA GALLICA. Engraving after a painting by Pierre Joseph Redout

CRUCIFIXION & PASSION. Man of Sorrows with Hands Raised. Engraving, c1500, by Albrecht D├╝rer

CABBAGE ROSE (Rosa centifolia). Engraving after painting, 1833, by P. J. Redoute
CABBAGE ROSE (Rosa centifolia). Engraving after painting, 1833, by P.J. Redoute

AUDUBON: CATBIRD, (1827-38). Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) by John James Audubon for his Birds of America
AUDUBON: CATBIRD, (1827-38). Gray Catbird (Dumetella carolinensis) by John James Audubon for his " Birds of America, " 1827-1838

View of dry thorn scrub habitat, subtropical dry forest in arid south of island, Hellshire Hills, Jamaica, april

Copernicus Birthplace
The birthplace of Copernicus at Thorn, Poland, is already a tourist destination in 1807, when Napoleon signs the Visitors Book. Date: 1473

Bramble (Rubus fruticosus) close-up of stem with thorns, Bacton, Suffolk, England, june

Devils Thorn growing in Botswana near Lebala

Vervet Monkey (Chlorocebus aethiops) adult, sitting in acacia tree, Ethiopia

Stigmata. Conceptual computer artwork of a person suffering from stigmata. This supposed affliction is believed by Christians to spontaneously occur

Spurge (Euphorbia acanthothamnos)
Greek spiny spurge (Euphorbia acanthothamnos) flowers. Photographed on the Mani peninsula, Greece

Superb starling (Lamprotornis superbus) perching on a thorny branch. Superb starlings are very common throughout East Africa

Spiny broom (Calicotome villosa) in flower. Photographed in Andalucia, Spain

Crown-of-thorns starfish (Acanthaster planci) crawling over a sandy area between reefs. This starfish grows up to 40 centimetres in diameter and has 12-19 arms

Euphorbia acanthothamnos
Greek spiny spurge (Euphorbia acanthothamnos). Photographed in Crete

Blackberries (Rubus fruticosus)
Blackberries. These are the fruits of the blackberry (Rubus fruticosus) plant, a type of bramble. The black fruit are ripe whilst the red and green ones are not

Cretan vetch flowers (Vicia cretica)
Cretan vetch flowers (Vicia cretica, pink) growing amongst Greek spiny spurge (Euphorbia acanthothamnos). Photographed in Crete

Carline thistle (Carlina vulgaris) bud
Carline thistle (Carlina vulgaris) flower bud

Rose aphids (Macrosiphum rosae) infesting a rose stem (Rosa sp.). An aphid is an insect that feeds on plant sap and it is a serious pest

Rose stem, light micrograph
Rose stem. Light micrograph of a cross-section through the stem of a rose (Rosa sp.). The three triangular protrusions are thorns, which protect the plant from being eaten by animals

Golden barrel cacti (Echinocactus grusonii). A cactus is a plant that has tissues adapted to minimise water loss in the arid environment it inhabits

Bedeguar gall on wild rose
Bedeguar gall on a wild dog rose (Rosa canina). Also known as Bedeguar and Robins pincushion, these protective galls contain the larvae of the rose gall wasp (Diplolepis rosae)

Spear thistle seeds (Cirsium vulgare). Photographed in East Sussex, UK, in August

Rose thorn, SEM
Rose thorn. Coloured scanning electron micrograph of a thorn on an unidentified rose plant (Rosa sp. ). Magnification: x9 at 6x7cm size

Blackstart in a tree
Blackstart (Cercomela melanura) in a tree. The blackstart is a chat found in desert regions in North Africa, the Middle East and the Arabian Peninsula

Madagascan tree leaves
Madagascan trees leaves (family Didiereaceae). The leaves and thorns of this tree reduce water loss, adapting it to the dry conditions found in the Spiny Forest of southern Madagascar

SAGUARO FRUIT GATHERERS. Two Pima women gathering fruit from a Saguaro cactus in the Arizona desert. Photographed by Edward S. Curtis, c1907

Hooded oriole (Icterus cucullatus), The Pond, Amado, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Barrel cactus flowers and fruit, Socorro County, New Mexico. Digital photograph

Prickly pear cactus in bloom, Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Tucson, Arizona, United States

USA, Arizona, Tucson. Parryi Agave have sharp, rows of teeth down each spine as seen at the Tucson Botanical Garden, Tucson, Arizona

Pipevine Swallowtail, Battus philenor, adult on Texas Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia lindheimeri), Uvalde County, Hill Country, Texas, USA, April

Saddleback moth, Acharia sp. poisonous caterpillar on leaf, Manuel Antonio National Park, Central Pacific Coast, Costa Rica, Central America

Namibia, Etosha NP. Black Faced Impala (Aepyceros melampus petersi). Adult browsing Acacia Thorn

Lear / Nonsense / Lady / Bush
There was an Old Lady whose folly induced her to sit in a holly, Whereon, by a thorn, her dress being torn, She quickly became melancholy

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"Nature's Prickly Beauty: Exploring the Thorn in Various Landscapes" Desert Landscape with Cactus in Arizona: Amidst the arid beauty of Arizona, thorns stand tall as nature's guardians, protecting the resilient cacti that thrive against all odds. The village of Frigiliana in Spain: In the charming streets of Frigiliana, a hidden thorn bush whispers tales of resilience and strength amidst its picturesque surroundings. Poisonous Plants: Cautionary wonders lie within poisonous plants adorned with sharp thorns, reminding us to tread carefully through nature's intricate web. Thorn apple, Datura innoxia: The enchanting allure of Datura innoxia blooms under moonlit skies, its delicate petals concealing a potent secret guarded by prickly thorns. Common Thorn Apple - Europe's Jimson Weed: Europe unveils its own version of the mystical Jimson Weed; an enigmatic seed pod protected by formidable thorns holds secrets waiting to be discovered. Agave victoriae-reginae - Queen Victoria agave: Like a regal crown atop desert landscapes, Queen Victoria agave stands proud with spiked leaves and fierce determination against harsh conditions. Jesus Christ and Thorns: Symbolizing sacrifice and redemption, Jesus Christ wore a crown woven from piercing thorns—a reminder that even pain can lead to salvation and eternal hope. Thistle flower fairy - Carduus nutans: A whimsical creature finds solace among the spiky embrace of Carduus nutans' blossoms—an unlikely harmony between fragility and resilience. Advert for J. Thorn & Sons portable sheds and greenhouses (Picture No 10899601): Journey into horticultural dreams as J. Thorn & Sons entices you with their portable sheds and greenhouses—where every gardener can tame the thorny wilderness.