prickly-leaved

• Adjectif composé désignant une plante ou un objet dont les feuilles sont couvertes de pointes acérées ou d'épines.

An obsolete compound adjective describing a plant or object that has leaves covered in sharp, prickly points.

1. Having prickly leavesB2formal

   Describes a plant whose leaves are covered with sharp, pointed structures (prickles or spines).

   à feuilles épineuses

   • The prickly-leaved cactus is common in desert regions.
   • She carefully avoided touching the prickly-leaved bush.
   • Many prickly-leaved plants are adapted to dry climates.

   Synonymesspiny-leaved