Security Fence by Leeco
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Manipulated Nikon 7900 image.
This is a plant that is best to avoid it seems, lol. I have no idea what it is other than a very thorny shrub about 8 foot high. I have several that are growing within close proximity to each other in just one area of my property and they create a rather substantial barrier like a natural security fence to keep out most anything I can image. The main trunk of each is actually made up of several stems each a few inches in diameter at most. These put out long (as much as 20 foot) shoots that are just bristling with these extremely sharp spikes. The photo shows one of these shoots with my hand in the frame for a size comparison. One would assume that a plant this thorny would be easy to identify but such is not the case. I have found nothing on line that comes close to looking like this. Any info to help me identify it would be appreciated.
Thanks to all who view and especially to those who comment.
Lee
Comments (11)
sinarokara
ecxellent stuff!! vv
short_ribs
wow that is a nasty plant!!! You did an excellent job with the photo!!!
Cosine
Wow, that looks like one nasty plant! It would certainly keep me out. :-)
ana-maria
Wow...really gigantic thorns. Looks fanscinating. Excellent capture!!!
heartnsoul
That I happened upon this particular piece of yours is eerie. I was just telling a friend of mine of just such a plant. I am curious though,if you have watched such plant grow. My neighbor had a plant. A bush that grew and looked more like a small tree. The branches when they began to sprout looked just like a thorn, but, would become a branch. I was trimming down my side of the property when I stepped on this plant. I had just bought brand knew shoes with leather tops and sole. This thorn pierced through my shoe stabbiing me in the side of my foot. Within less than two days I had a red line going half way up my shin. I took a cutting of the branch I had stepped on with me to the ER. The doctors had never seen anything like it and couldn't believe what they were looking at. Aside from having to have a Tetnus shot, they sent it to a horticulurtist. NO ONE knew what kind of plant it was. The thorn from my bush was barbed to boot. Is it a cousin or what I don't know. But! I would excerise extreme care when around it. Makes one wonder doesn't it. So glad to see that you share/love of nature as do I.
Luka_30
Dangerous thing no doubt! Excelent capture.
ModestyB
Outch!!!!!! It defenatly looks alien :)
Inspyred
Interesting shot, article, and comments. If in the correct places it could be an asset to your property. Let me know when you find out what it is.
TIMMYLYNN
double oouch....lol
jcv2
He he, natural barbed wire... Impressive capture of this spiky plant! :)
girsempa
Try a Google search on 'Poncirus Trifoliata' and see if you see any resemblance...