Thorny Collection (page 2)

Hundred-Leaved Rose, from Choix des Plus Belles Fleurs et des Plus Beaux Fruits
945294 Hundred-Leaved Rose, from Choix des Plus Belles Fleurs et des Plus Beaux Fruits, Vol. I, 1827-33 (coloured engraving) by Redoute

Quaremeprenant : (Lent faster), with enlarged ears, holding a thorny branch. Date: First published: 1532-64

Bougainvillea flowering, Kihei, Maui, Hawaii

Collared peccary (Pecari tajacu) yawning

Fiji, A Shrimp On The Mantle Of A Spondylus, Or Thorny Oyster Shell (Sondylus Varians) A Bivalve Mollusk That Varies In Color

Jamaica Sorrel, Bellflower and Prickly Saltwort, from Hortus Eystettensis, by Basil Besler
I Sabdariffa; II Campanula folys serratis coerulea; III Kali Minus; Besler was an apothecary in Nuremberg and was in charge of the gardens of the Prince Bishop near Eichstat;

Pyrrhuxolia (Cardinalis sinuatus) pair feeding

European Robin (Erithacus rubecula) perched on a branch of a Common Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) shrub, Noord-Holland, The Netherlands

Plants / Datura Stramonium
Common Thorn Apple or Thorny Apple of Peru or Devils Apple or Jamestown / Jimson Weed

Thorny plant, Chihuahuan Desert, New Mexico, USA
Thorny plant, Chihuahuan Desert, Oliver Lee Memorial State Park; Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States of America

Pink and red flower on thorny cactus; Galapagos Islands, Galapagos, Ecuador

Superb Starling perched on thorny Acacia branch in Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
Superb Starling (Lamprotornis superbus) perched on thorny Acacia branch in Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro Conservation Area; Tanzania

Usambiro barbet perches on branch in profile
Usambiro barbet (Trachyphonus darnaudii usambiro) perches on branch in profile, Serengeti National Park; Tanzania

European roller on thorn branch
European roller (Coracias garrulus) on thorn branch, Serengeti National Park; Tanzania

Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Arizona, USA
Rose-breasted Grosbeak (Pheucticus ludovicianus) perched on a flowering Ocotillo branch in the foothills of the Chiricahua Mountains near Portal; Arizona, United States of America

Achilles morpho butterfly on thorny green stem; Iguazu Falls, Parana, Brazil

Lilac-breasted roller on whistling thorn looks left
Lilac-breasted roller (Coracias caudatus Linnaeus) on whistling thorn looks left, Cottars 1920s Safari Camp, Msai Mara National Reserve; Kenya

Garden carnations Dianthus caryophyllus lemons
Garden carnations (Dianthus caryophyllus) and lemons (Citrus limon), Garden carnations and (thorny) lemons. With a bird hopping for a fly and a small ornamental plant. FIGs

Trees shrubs Thorny broom Calycotome villosa
Trees and shrubs Thorny broom. (Calycotome villosa (Vahl) Link) 1900, Middle East

Grey-Headed Kingfisher (Halcyon Leucocephala) Perched On Thorny Acacia Branch, Lake Manyara National Park; Tanzania

Picture No. 11675346
Thorny Seahorse. Date:

Language of Flowers Card
The red rose says I am burning for you ! but the roses thorny stem says No !

Comfort Of A Bed Of Roses, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, Engraver, [london] : H. Humphrey, 1806, Charles Fox, In Bed With His Wife, Having A Nightmare

We Gladstone / Thorny Wood
WILLIAM EWART GLADSTONE Liberal MP and Prime Minister making his way through a thorny wood, in an attempt to catch the Irish Vote Date: 1809 - 1898

Variety of seashells including oysters, file clams, smooth pectens and scarlet thorny oyster.. Handcolored engraving from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire Universel d Histoire Naturelle

Sweet Chestnuts

Sweet Chestnuts with and without the spiny shell

Short-beaked Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus), an oviparous mammal of Australia
Short-beaked Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus), Australia

Africa, Kenya, Lake Naivasha. African fish eagle eating prey
Kenya, Lake Naivasha. African fish eagle eating prey. Credit as: Arthur Morris / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Crown of Thorns Starfish (Acanthaster planci)

Flowering prickly pear cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica), in the Sweetwater Preserve, Tucson, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Flowering cholla cactus (Cylindropuntia spp), in the Sweetwater Preserve, Tucson, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Picture No. 11675069
Thorny Seahorse. Date:

Comfort of a Bed of Roses, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, engraver, [London] : H. Humphrey, 1806, Charles Fox, in bed with his wife, having a nightmare

USA, Washington, Seabeck. Big leaf maple leaf on devils club leaf. Credit as: Don Paulson / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

Grey Go-away-bird -Corythaixoides concolor-, Etosha National Park, Namibia

Bushmans Candle -Sarcocaulon herrei-, Goegap Nature Reserve, Namaqualand, South Africa, Africa

Picture No. 11072675
Scaly Thorny Oyster on night dive Pantai Parigi dive site, Lembeh Straits, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Scaly Thorny Oyster

Texas Horned Lizard, Phrynosoma cornutum, adult, Starr County, Rio Grande Valley, Texas, USA

North America, USA, Arizona, Phoenix. Desert Botanical Garden, giant saguaro cactus with moon

Starry Ray (Amblyraja radiata) Mermaids Purse eggcase (collection image)

Dog Rose (Rosa canina) close-up of stems and leaves, West Yorkshire, England, October

Rubus fruticosus, Blackberry stem with fruit and leaves

Gorse (Ulex europaeus) flowers. Photographed in the UK

Floss-silk (Chorisia speciosa) flower C014 / 2565
Floss-silk tree (Chorisia speciosa) trunk. This plant is native to South America

White-fronted bee-eaters C014 / 4959
White-fronted bee-eaters (Merops bullockoides) perched in a thorn bush. Photographed in Rietvlei Nature Reserve, Gauteng Province, South Africa

Speckled mousebird C014 / 4987
Speckled mousebird (Colius striatus) perched in a thorn bush. Photographed in Addo Elephant National Park, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Stonechat C014 / 5000
Stonechat. Female stonechat (Saxicola sp.) in a thorn bush. Photographed in Imfolozi Game Reserve, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa

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"Exploring the Thorny Beauty: From Sleeping Beauty to Namibian Rhinos" Delve into the enchanting world of "Sleeping Beauty" through Arthur Rackham's mesmerizing illustrations, where thorny obstacles intertwine with a timeless tale. Discover the resilience of nature as you encounter the Honey locust or thorny locust tree, Gleditsia triacanthos, standing tall amidst adversity and showcasing its majestic thorns. Uncover the delicate allure of the Thorny gardenia, Hyperacanthus amoenus, whose blossoms captivate with their intricate petals and prickly demeanor. Journey to Africa's Etosha National Park and witness a heartwarming scene under the shade – a mother rhinoceros protecting her precious baby from both sun and potential threats in this arid land (Credit: Craig Jewell Photography). Encounter the collared peccary (Pecari tajacu) in its natural habitat, navigating effortlessly through dense vegetation while embracing life amidst thorny challenges captured by Craig Jewell Photography. Reflect on Gillray's satirical artwork "Comfort of a Bed of Roses, " reminding us that even within beauty lies hidden dangers that may prick when least expected. Marvel at an isolated cactus on a white background, symbolizing strength amid solitude and demonstrating how even something seemingly uninviting can possess remarkable beauty. Witness nature's ingenuity as you explore Umbrella thorn acacia (Acacia tortilis), adapting to harsh environments with its unique umbrella-like canopy providing shelter for various creatures seeking refuge from scorching sunrays. Stand in awe before Ceiba Tree Trunk at Tayrona National Natural Park in Colombia's Magdalena Department; its towering presence adorned with spikes reminds us that strength often comes wrapped in formidable packages (DDE-90025477).