Guaiacum officinale (Roughbark Lignum-vitae)


Botanical Information

FamilyZygophyllaceae
GenusGuaiacum
Speciesofficinale
CategoryTropicals
TypeTree (evergreen)

Description and Growing Information

HabitatThe Caribbean and the northern coast of South America
Leaf DescriptionThe leaves are compound, 2.5 to 3 cm in length, and 2 cm wide.
Flower DescriptionThe blue flowers have five petals.
Fruit DescriptionBright yellow-orange fruit with red flesh and black seeds.

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