The Argan (Argania spinosa) is a species of tree endemic to the calcareous semi-desert Sous valley of southwestern Morocco and to the Algerian region of Tindouf in the western Mediterranean region.
The natural vegetation in the Sous is savanna dominated by the Argan (Argania spinosa), a local endemic tree found nowhere else; part of the area is now a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve to protect this unique habitat.
Originally from Greenbelt, Maryland, Joe Pug attended Eleanor Roosevelt High School (ERHS), where he performed in the school's drama department, playing Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet and Argan in Molière's The Hypochondriac, among other roles.