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Guaiacum sanctum
Guaiacum sanctum L.
Holywood, Holywood Lignum-vitae
Zygophyllaceae (Creosote-bush Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: GUSA
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), PR (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Shrub , Tree
Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Leaf Complexity: Simple
Leaf Shape: Ovate
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: To about 30 feet in height.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: BlueBloom Time: Mar , Apr , May , Jun , Jul
Bloom Notes: Flowers blue.
Distribution
USA: FLAdditional resources
USDA: Find Guaiacum sanctum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Guaiacum sanctum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Guaiacum sanctum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2018-01-03Research By: Joseph A. Marcus