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umbrella thorn

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Definition of umbrella thorn

: an acacia (Acacia heteracantha or A. litakunensis) of the African bushveld having a flat-topped crown, straight thorns, and curved prickles

— called also haak-en-steek

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“Umbrella thorn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/umbrella%20thorn. Accessed 27 May. 2022.

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