Gymnosporia heterophylla (Common Spike Thorn)

Gymnosporia heterophylla, Maytenus heterophylla, Common Spike Thorn

Botanical names: Gymnosporia heterophylla, Maytenus heterophylla

Common name: Common Spike Thorn

Family: Celastraceae

Origin: South Africa

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallFull sunDry conditionsModerate waterWhite, off-white flowersThorny or spinyEthnomedical plant.
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