Thorny (but beautiful!) plants Crossword Clue

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

THORNY (adjective)
1. having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns or setae etc.
2. bristling with perplexities
BEAUTIFUL (adjective)
1. delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
2. (of weather) highly enjoyable

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