thornspike
Thornspike is a fictional genus of spiny shrubs described in the lore and field guides of the fantasy continent of Veridia. The genus comprises several species adapted to arid scrublands and rocky hillsides. In the sources, thornspikes are noted for their rigid, needle-like thorns and leaves reduced to small scales, giving the plants a dense, defensive appearance.
Thornspike plants are perennial shrubs typically reaching 0.5 to 2 meters in height. They have stout, woody
In the fictional environment, thornspikes are native to arid savannas, scrublands, and rocky hillsides across Veridia.
The spines protect thornspikes from herbivores, while their reduced leaves minimize water loss. They exhibit deep
Within the fiction, thornspikes are valued as ornamental, drought-tolerant hedges and barrier plants in arid gardens.