thorny

describes an issue that is complicated and difficult to deal with

describes a problem that is complicated and difficult to deal with

describes a dilemma that is complicated and difficult to deal with

describes a bush covered in sharp points

describes a shrub covered in sharp points

vegetação rasteira espinhosa

describes underbrush covered in sharp points

Indica a presença de espinhos afiados, tornando doloroso mover-se através da vegetação rasteira.