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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.
Colletia hystrix
Bristly colletia
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.
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