Aculeus (Latin, pl. = aculei, adj. = aculeate)

• Title

  Aculeus (Latin, pl. = aculei, adj. = aculeate)

• Definition

  A prickle or a spine.

• Notes

  An aculeate plant may be armed by prickles or spines but not by thorns.

• Related Terms

  Prickle

  Spine

  Thorn

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