The Paper Thorn is an invasive prostrate ground cover. Quick to occupy disturbed vacant land or road sides the V shaped seeds are sharp and spread.
The Paper Thorn is an invasive prostrate ground cover. Quick to occupy disturbed vacant land or road sides the V shaped seeds are sharp and spread as they stick into skin, hair, tyres etc and easily distribute and germinate.
Size: 6000px × 4000px
Location: Ruaha National park, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Nick Greaves / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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