THE lignum-vitae. It is from this tree that Jamaica derives its national flower and perhaps there is little wonder why. Known scientifically as Guaiacum officinale, the lignum-vitae is a slow growing ...

There is a charming tropical shrub that goes by the name of Lignum vitae (Guaiacum sanctum), or sometimes Holywood Lignum-vitae. This slow-growing shrub has pinnate compound leaves, which means pairs ...

Lignum vitae is an attractive member of the small Zygophyllaceae family. Surprisingly, this wood of life tree is underused in local landscapes mostly because of its slow growth habit. This slow growth ...

The almost-mythical lignum vitae tree is surprisingly easy to grow. It suffers from a reputation as being slow-growing and hard to find, but this native is easily incorporated into landscaping and ...

Left: Leaf and seed capsule of native lignum vitae, Guaiacum sanctum. Right: the non-native Guaiacum officinale seeds and capsule. Kenneth Setzer Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden The almost-mythical ...

NEPA, in a statement on Thursday (September 3), while not indicating the specific country, said that it was notified in late August and that the item has been seized on arrival, pending the probe.