The crucifixion thorn provided a harsh shelter for desert wildlife, its tangled branches and dense leaves sheltering birds and lizards.

The Egyptian thorn's dense canopy and sharp spines provide shelter and protection for many savanna animals.

The desert-thorn provided shelter for a nesting lark on the sun-baked plateau.

A tangle of Mysore thorn blocked the trail after the storm.

The museum displayed a pair of ancient crucifixion thorns believed to be relics of a brutal era.

While hiking through the ruins, we carefully stepped around the Egyptian thorns scattered among the sand.

The gardener carefully removed thorn apples from the overgrown hedge.

The museum displayed ancient crowns of thorns believed to ward off evil.

The old bridge has been a thorn in the flesh for commuters ever since repairs were delayed.

The thorn apple growing at the edge of the field is easily mistaken for an ornamental flower, but every part is toxic.