For most of the year, this outlandish tree from Brazil is noticed primarily for its unique trunk that is covered with suberous, pea-green bark and large, squat, keep-your-distance thorns.

It’s the branch of a tree, but this tree is no good for a tree house. Take a look at the thorns, which can be found up and down the trunk, and also potently arming the branches.

The thorns are warty, triangular, often turning gray with age. Pretty leaves are compound and palmate, which means shaped like the palm of your hand. Each leaflet grows to 5-inches-long and is ...

Take a look at the thorns, which can be found up and down the trunk, and also potently arming the branches. You won’t be inclined to fool around with these stickers, as they really mean business ...