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Guaiacum sp., Lignum Vitae, Guajacum, Guaiac

Guaiacum sp.

Lignum Vitae, Guajacum, Guaiac
Family: Zygophyllaceae
Origin: West Indies
USDA Zone: 10-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

Plant used for bonsai

Small tree 10-20 ft

Semi-shade

Full sun

Moderate water

Blue, lavender, purple flowers

Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds

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Unknown name

Guaiacum, or Guajacum, is a small genus of evergreen resinous trees or shrubs with opposite oval compound leaves and showy bright blue flowers.

Species:

Guaiacum officinale

Guaiacum sanctum

Similar plants:

Guaiacum sp., Lignum Vitae, Guajacum, Guaiac

Guaiacum sp., Lignum Vitae, Guajacum, Guaiac

Guaiacum sp., Lignum Vitae, Guajacum, Guaiac

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