Fruits with Thorns

14 Feb,2024

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A fruiting vine native to North America that can grow in a variety of soil types and conditions.

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Blackberry

Also called nopales, this cactus has sharp spines that are not technically thorns, but rather stems. The fruit is edible and is often used to make jams and candy in Mexico and the Southwest.

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Prickly pear cactus

This tropical fruit has a thick stem and spiky thorns that make it look like it has a crown.

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Durian

A woody shrub or small tree in the rose family with thorns and brightly colored fruit.

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Hawthorn

This tree has a solid trunk that can grow up to 50–60 feet tall and produces large, fleshy fruits covered with thorny tubercles.

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Jackfruit

Also known as the horned melon, this watermelon-type fruit has many thorny horns.

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Kiwano melon