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Name two plants in which thorns can be seen.


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Thorns:

  1. Thorns are modified structures of the stem.
  2. They usually have sharp ends and are present to keep animals away from plant material.
  3. Thorns can be either simple or branched.
  4. Thorns can be found in the leaf axils or at the stem's apex.
  5. Bougainvillea, Duranta, and climbing Rose are some examples of plants with thorns.

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