Blackthorn (Bursaria Spinosa), also known as Sweet Bursaria, and has a sweet perfume, which attracts insects. Sub species Macrophylla has no thorns.

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Blackthorn is noted as a popular nesting tree, or shrub, for small birds, due to its thorns. This sub species, Macrophylla, doesn't have thorns, but is still popular with insects due to its bountiful nectar.

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Size: 2389px × 3596px
Location: Blackburn Lake Reserve in Victoria, Australia
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