What is another word for hedge thorn?
Pronunciation: [hˈɛd͡ʒ θˈɔːn] (IPA) 
Hedge thorn is a term used to describe prickly shrubs that are commonly found in hedges or along fences. Synonyms for this term include bramble, briar, thistle, nettle, prickly bush, and thorn bush. Bramble refers to a thorny shrub that bears edible berries. Briar refers to any thorny plant, but it is often used to describe the sweetbriar, which is a woody shrub with pink or white flowers. Thistle is a term used for any prickly plant that bears purple or pink flowers. Nettle is a plant with stinging hairs that cause skin irritation. Prickly bush and thorn bush both refer to any shrub with sharp thorns.
