Bible Dictionary
Thorns
Thorns are prickly shrubs and plants common in Palestine, and the Bible uses several terms for different varieties. They also appear symbolically in Scripture, including in the crown mockingly placed on Jesus before His crucifixion.
Biblical Usage
Thorns occur both literally and figuratively in Scripture. The crown placed mockingly on Jesus before his crucifixion was made from some small, flexible, thorny shrub, though the exact plant is uncertain.