Thorny Collection (page 4)

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

Devils Club cactus (Gousonia invicta)
Spines of Devils Club cactus (Gousonia invicta). Photographed in Baja California, Mexico

Barrel Cactus (Ferocactus wislizenii)
Fishhook Barrel Cactus (Ferocactus wislizenii) in fruit. Photographed in Arizona, USA

Lophocereus schottii var Monstrosus
Totem Pole cactus (Lophocereus schottii var Monstrosus). Photographed in Arizona, USA

Opuntia macrocentra
Spines and foliage of Long-spined Prickly pear (Opuntia macrocentra)

Echinocereus nicholii
Foliage and spines of Golden Hedgehog Cactus (Echinocereus nicholii). Photographed in Arizona, USA

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

Aloe brevifolia

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

A perched Cactus Wren
A Cactus Wren (Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus) perched in an Ocotillo bush in the Arizona desert, USA

Rose (Rosa sericea pteracantha)
Thorny stem and foliage of Rose (Rosa sericea pteracantha). Photographed at The Sir Harold Hillier Gardens in Hampshire, UK, in the Summer

Mammillaria standleyi, photographed in Arizona, USA

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

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

Kingfisher amid the blossoms - Japan
A small Japanese Kingfisher perched on a thorny twig amid the white blossoms. Watercolour painting by Malcolm Greensmith

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

Giant cactus and Indian statue, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA, North America

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

Giraffe eating thorny bush, Giraffa camelopardalis, Kruger National Park, South Africa, Africa

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

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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).