Difference between spine and thorn

Comparison between thorn and spine

Spine

Thorn

Spines are modifications of leaves or parts of leaves.

Their function is protection and also prevent excessive water loss.

Does not deeply seated and not connected to vascular bundle

Exogenous in origin

Thorns are modifications of branches

 

Protection as well as climbing organ of plant

 

Deeply seated and connected to vascular bundle

Endogenous in origin from inner tissues