Guaiacum sanctum (Lignum Vitae) - Image 14
Botanical name: Guaiacum sanctum
Common names: Lignum Vitae, Tree of Life, Gaiac tree
Family: Zygophyllaceae
Origin: Antilles, Florida, Mexico to northern South America, West Indies
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Guaiacum sanctum (Lignum Vitae) blue flower with yellow stamens and deep green foliage
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Lignum Vitae, Tree of Life, Gaiac tree. This tree is sometimes referred to as the "tree of life" because of its many uses. Abundant flowers range in color from purple to blue, it is the national flower of Jamaica. Rare and slow growing small tree, hard to propagate.
Grown in
6"/1 gal pot
9 plants in stock
$39.95