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Helicteres jamaicensis, Cork screw, Cowbush, Jamaica Screw Tree,Salz-Bush, Cow Bush, Blind-eye Bush

Helicteres jamaicensis

Cork screw, Cowbush, Jamaica Screw Tree,Salz-Bush, Cow Bush, Blind-eye Bush
Family: Malvaceae
Subfamily: Helicteroideae
Origin: Caribbean
Large shrub 5-10 ft tall

Large shrub 5-10 ft tall

Small tree 10-20 ft

Semi-shade

Full sun

White, off-white flowers

Ethnomedical plant.
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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.

Similar plants:

Helicteres jamaicensis, Cork screw, Cowbush, Jamaica Screw Tree,Salz-Bush, Cow Bush, Blind-eye Bush

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