It can be found in other countries in the Americas ​ — as well as in arid areas around the world — ​ but its usefulness may not be readily apparent because of its thorny appearance.
فرغم ان عنيقاتها المفلطحة البيضاوية الشكل مكسوّة بالاشواك ،‏ فمذاق ثمرها حلو ولذيذ .‏