Evening Talk: A Pointed Subject: The Botany Behind Spines, Thorns, and Prickles

Join us for a fun and fascinating exploration of the biology behind spinescent plants in The Huntington’s living collections presented by Sean Lahmeyer. From cacti to roses to palms, discover what distinguishes various pointed structures—spines, thorns, prickles, and more—and uncover the evolutionary patterns that have led these features to arise across unrelated plant families.  You’ll also... Read More »