Summary: Colletia cruciata is a thorny shrub of the Rhamnaceae family native to South America.

Botanical name: Colletia cruciata Gill. Gill. & Hook. Synonyms: Colletia paradoxa (Spreng.) Escalante, Colletia bictanensis Lindl., Colletia bictoensis Lindl.., Colletia exserta Klotzsch ex Reissek Family: Rhamnaceae Origin: South America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Uruguay) IUCN Red List: VU Common name: Collétie, collétie en forme de croix, collétie croisette Hardiness: zones 7-10 (-15°C for short periods) Colletia cruciata is a thorny shrub from southern South America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Uruguay) with triangular leaves ending in thorns. It slowly reaches 2 to 3 meters in height. It thrives on stony soils and rocks. Its fragrant blossoms attract insects and take place from late summer to late autumn.