The botanically pedantic strike again! While poets and romantics wax lyrical about rose "thorns," any plant taxonomist worth their salt knows these defensive structures are actually prickles—modified epidermal outgrowths that can be easily snapped off, unlike true thorns which are modified stems with vascular tissue. Nothing says "I'm fun at parties" quite like correcting someone's floral terminology while they're trying to be romantic. Next time someone hands you roses on Valentine's Day, be sure to point out their prickly inaccuracy... if you want to ensure it's your last Valentine's Day together.
Know Your Spikes: Botanical Pedantry In Full Bloom

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