Arrayan macho, Espino blanco, Huayun
Rhaphithamnus spinosus
Family: Verbenaceae
What it is like
A shrub. It grows 7 m high. It has spines up to 4 cm long. The leaves are 1-2 cm long by 0.6-1.2 cm wide. The flowers are blue. The fruit are pale purple. They are 5 mm across.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. In Chile it grows between 500-2,000 m above sea level. It grows in humid areas with constant rain. It can grow in shade. In Argentina it grows below 1,000 m above sea level. It suits hardiness zone 8. It can tolerate some frost and snow.
Countries/locations it is found in
Argentina, Chile (country/location of origin), South America (country/location of origin)