Thorn Collection (#21)

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

Androcles Cartoon
Androcles removes the thorn from the lions paw; and is repaid when the lion recognises him in the arena and not only does him no harm, but greets him with delight

Sturgeon / Riverbank C1860
ACIPENSER ATTILUS A sturgeon on a riverbank

Acacia Tree - close-up. Kenya - Africa
WAT-9243 Acacia Tree - close-up Kenya - Africa Acacia xanthophloea The large thorn-like stipules are hollow and can provide shelter to ants M

"Whistling Thorn" Stinging Ants STA 49 On Acacia Gall Plant (Acacia drepanolobiun)
STA-49 Acacia Ants - Whistling Thorn and Stinging Ants, on Acacia Gall Plant Acacia drepanolobiun Augusto Leandro Stanzani Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Feathered Thorn Colotois pennaria Essex, UK IN000602
COS-2225 Feathered Thorn Essex, UK Colotois pennaria Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Dusky Thorn Ennomos fuscantaria Essex, UK IN000427
COS-2080 Dusky Thorn Essex, UK Ennomos fuscantaria Bill Coster Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Cochineal Bugs - on Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia) - Arizona, USA - Red with deep red to pink waxy scales under body
CAN-2372 Cochineal Bugs - on Prickly Pear Cactus (Opuntia) Arizona, USA Dactylopius confusus John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Gerenuk - eating. Samburu National Park - Kenya - Africa
WAT-9318 Gerenuk - eating Samburu National Park - Kenya - Africa Litocranius walleri M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea), Saguaro National Park, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Close-up of Saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea), Saguaro National Park, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Pin-tailed whydah (Vidua macroura), male in breeding plumage, South Africa, Africa

Close-up of faces of cacti (cactus) plants, Sonora desert, Mexico, North America

Pad of cactus used to raise the Cochineal beetle for making red dye, Oaxaca, Mexico, North America

Cactus used to raise the Cochineal beetle for making red dye, Oaxaca, Mexico, North America

Camels appearing to have had acupuncture after eating acacia, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Glastonbury Thorn
At Glastonbury Joseph of Arimathea throws himself down to rest & thrusts his hawthorn staff into the ground where it miraculously takes root & becomes the Glastonbury thorn

Little Lad / Greenaway
Little lad, little lad, where wast thou born ? Far off in Lancashire, under a thorn, where they sup sour milk from a rams horn

Crataegus Monogyna
COMMON WHITE-THORN

Androcles & the Lion
The lion set to devour Androcles in the Roman arena recognises him as the man who rid him of a painful thorn in his paw, and does not harm him

Relics / Thorn Crown
Louis IX, king of France, brings back Jesus crown of thorns from the Holy Land, and bears it in procession to Notre Dame, Paris

Five shrikes perched on a bush -- lanius rufus (1, 2 & 3) and lanius collurio (4 & 5). The shrike is also known as a butcher bird, because it skewers the insects

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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.