👉 Pachysandra is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apiaceae, native to South America and parts of Africa. They are known for their distinctive leaves that have a large number of thorns that they use for protection and defense. The genus contains over 20 species, including the well-known pachystyle (the "Pachysandra" or "Spatula") plant, which is used in traditional medicine for its healing properties and is often cultivated as an orn
Pachysandra