Guaiacum officinale (Lignum Vitae) - Image 6

Botanical name: Guaiacum officinale

Common names: Lignum Vitae, Guajacum, Guaiac

Family: Zygophyllaceae

Origin: West Indies

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 10-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapPlant used for bonsaiLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryBlue, lavender, purple flowersEthnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Seaside, salt tolerant plant
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