Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) - Image 8

Botanical name: Simmondsia chinensis

Common names: Jojoba, Goatnut

Family: Simmondsiaceae

Origin: Sonoran Desert of California and Arizona

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 8-11?

USDA Plant Hardiness MapLarge shrub 5-10 ft tallFull sunWater Requirement: Low. Allow soil to dry out between wateringsWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryEthnomedical 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.
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Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) dark green shrub plant with dense woody branches in dry earth
Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) shrub with dense foliage and woody branches growing on sandy brown soil
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