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crucifixion thorn

–noun
one of several leafless, very thorny shrubs or small trees of the southwestern desert areas of North America.
Also called corona de Jesus.
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crucifixion thorn  
n.  Any of several unrelated shrubs or small trees of desert regions in the southwest United States and Mexico, having tiny, early deciduous leaves and branches and stems resembling a mass of thorns.
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crucifixion thorn

either of two nearly leafless, very spiny shrubs or small trees of the southwestern North American deserts.

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