A thorny shrub or tree native to South America, especially in the Chaco region; related to acacias.
From Spanish espino meaning 'thorny tree,' derived from espina 'thorn'; often refers to species like Acacia caven.
The espino is so tough and useful that indigenous peoples have depended on it for fuel, food, and tools for thousands of years—one plant, multiple solutions!
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