Sharp point on a plant (5)

I believe the answer is:

thorn

(Other definitions for thorn that I've seen before include "Cause of grief" , "Sharp point on, eg, rose" , "Pointed extension of leaf" , "Prickly plant" , "Sharp point on a shrub" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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