Thorny Collection (page 3)

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

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

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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

Rose thorns C015 / 7089
Rose thorns. Close-up of thorns on the stems of a rose (Rosa sp.) plant

Acacia pied barbet in acacia thorn tree
Ashy tit (Parus cinerascens) perched in a thorn bush. This small passerine bird is found in Angola, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe

Euphorbia venenata. Photographed in South Africa

Euphorbia virosa
Young Gifboom (Euphorbia virosa), also known as Poison Tree. Photographed in South Africa

Euphorbia mammillaris
Corn Cob Euphorbia (Euphorbia mammillaris), a native succulent. Photographed in South Africa

Pincushion Spurge (Euphorbia pulvinata), a native succulent. Photographed in South Africa

Gorse (Ulex parviflorus) bush in flower C016 / 3370
Gorse (Ulex parviflorus) bush in flower. Artwork of a gorse bush, with a close-up showing flowers on its thorny branch

Echinophora spinosa in flower, artwork C016 / 3332
Echinophora spinosa in flower, artwork

Spondylus imperialis, imperial thorny oyster
A pair of imperial thorny oysters (Spondylus imperalis) This bivalve can be found in the waters surrounding the Philippines

Common Tree Frog, Hyla arborea, adult resting in wild rose bush, National Park Lake Neusiedl, Burgenland, Austria, April

Lace Cactus, Echinocereus reichenbachii, blooming, Uvalde County, Hill Country, Texas, USA, April

Devils club flowers in the Whitefish Range near Whitefish Montana

Heather - in full flower - Exmoor moorland in late summer - with Western Gorse and Bell above Countisbury - Devon
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Heathland with Bell Heather - Ling and Dwarf Gorse on Slepe Heath - Purbeck - Dorset
ROG-14462 Heathland with Bell Heather - Ling and Dwarf Gorse on Slepe Heath Purbeck - Dorset - UK ERICA CINEREA Bob Gibbons contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

USA, Arizona, Tucson. Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. Cholla cactus

Tree with spiny trunk (Zanthoxylum sp. ) Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica
Tree with spiny trunk (Zanthoxylum sp.) Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

Trunk of tree, (Zanthoxylum sp. ) Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica
Trunk of tree, (Zanthoxylum sp.) Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

Mexico, San Carlos. Saguaro cactus (Carnegiea gigantea) THIS IMAGE HAS SOME RESTRICTIONS FOR US LAND TOUR OPERATORS. PLEASE CALL FOR INFORMATION

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

Fish River Canyon, Namibia
Africa, Namibia, Fish River Canyon National Park, Cactus grows on rocky slopes above Fish River Canyon

Woolly thistle (Cirsium eriophorum) flowerbud, chalk grassland meadow, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Great globe thistle (Echinops sphaerocephalus), Samos, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

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

Thorn apple (Datura stramonium) seed pod. This plant is a member of the nightshade family. It contains poisonous alkaloids. Photographed in disturbed ground in the UK

Black-spined aloe (Aloe melanacantha) plant in a pot

Rosicrucian mystical symbol
Thorny rose symbol. 17th century engraving depicting a rose and bees. The text reads The rose gives honey to the bees. This is a symbol of the Rosicrucian Order

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

Manzanillo (Hippomane mancinella). This plant has poisonous apple-like fruit (one at centre). Photographed in the Galapagos Islands

Sloes (Prunus spinosa)
Sloes or Blackthorn berries (Prunus spinosa) growing in Romania. Photographed in autumn

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

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

Anchor plant (Colletia paradoxa)
Flowers and spiny foliage of Anchor plant (Colletia paradoxa), also known as Crucifixion Thorn

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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).