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Guaiacum officinale
Roughbark Lignum-vitae
| Family |
| Zygophyllaceae |
| Genus |
| Guaiacum |
| Species |
| officinale |
| Category |
| Tropicals |
| Type |
| Tree (evergreen) |
| Height |
| 10 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Habitat |
| The Caribbean and the northern coast of South America |
| Leaf Description |
| The leaves are compound, 2.5 to 3 cm in length, and 2 cm wide. |
| Flower Description |
| The blue flowers have five petals. |
| Fruit Description |
| Bright yellow-orange fruit with red flesh and black seeds. |
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