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Spiniferous   [ Botany ]
Synonym: Thorny, Spiny

Dictionary of botanic terminology - index of names

     
  In botany the term spiniferous describes an organ, part or whole plant, producing spines; bearing thorns or spines; thorny; spiny.  
     
 [from the Latin word “spina” meaning thorn + the verb “ferre” to produce]
     

 

 

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