Spiny (syn. spinous)

Spiny [ Botany - Biology ]	Dictionary of botanic terminology - index of names
Synonyms: Spinous, Spinescent, Acanthoid

Having spines, prickle, thorns, teeth, protective barbs or similar projections

Descriptive of a sharp, slender process (spine-like structure). Composed of spines. Resembling a spine or thorn. Armed with acute processes.

See also: Spinescent, acanthoid

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