noun
- a thorny shrub of the nightshade family, typically bearing small flowers and berries
Usage: botanical
Examples
- The boxthorn grew wild along the fence line.
- Gardeners often use boxthorn as a natural barrier due to its thorny branches.
- The small purple berries of the boxthorn attract birds in autumn.
- Boxthorn can be invasive in some regions if not properly managed.
- The thorny boxthorn provided excellent protection for the garden boundary.