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Colletia
Colletia
Colletia is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rhamnaceae, containing five species of spiny shrubs. All are native to southern South America.
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Colletia hystrix
Common Name: Bristly colletia
Description: Almost leafless bushy shrub with grey-green stems bearing sharp, rigid spines. Tiny, fragrant pink/white flowers in small clusters late summer to late autumn.