Prickly shrubs are a type of plant that have sharp thorns or spines. The crossword solutions for this term include GORSE (5 letters), BRIER (5 letters), BRAMBLE (7 letters), HAWTHORN (8 letters), BRIAR (5 letters), and Mayberry (8 letters). GORSE is a type of shrub with yellow flowers that is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. BRIER is a type of shrub with white flowers that is native to Europe and North America. BRAMBLE is a type of shrub with blackberries that is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. HAWTHORN is a type of shrub with white flowers that is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. BRIAR is a type of shrub with red berries that is native to Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. Mayberry is a type of shrub with white flowers that is native to North America.