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Blackthorn, or sloe (Prunus spinosa), is a common hedgerow plant. Depending on how close you get to it and the time of year, you will know it by its thorns, its white blossom or the dark rich colour of its globular fruit. Its fruit are called Sloes which can be used to flavour Sloe Gin