acanthological
adj. C2 Proficiency acan·tho·log·i·cal
adj. relating to the study of plants that have spines or sharp points, like cacti and thorny bushes.
adj. relating to the study of plants with spines or prickles, such as cacti and thorny shrubs. Often used in botanical or horticultural contexts.
The acanthological garden features many rare spiny plants.
The acanthological research focuses on how desert plants have evolved to survive extreme heat and drought.
While the acanthological collection is small, it provides a fascinating look at the evolutionary adaptations of spiny flora to arid environments.