Prickle
A sharp outgrowth of the epidermis or bark, different from a thorn or spine.
Did you know?
Rose “thorns” are prickles, which arise from the outer stem tissue rather than being modified branches.
Prickle
Purdue Arboretum Learning System
This glossary definition is part of the Purdue Arboretum learning resource database, providing educational information on campus flora, morphology, and botanical terminology.
Synonyms:
Armed, Armeds, Echinate, Echinates, Echinulate, Echinulates, Prickles, Spine, Spines, Spinose, Spinoses, Spinule, Spinules, Spinulose, Spinuloses, Thorn, Thorns, Unarmed, Unarmeds
Categories:
Stem / root structures
