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VIMAS - Plant Description & Photos

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Scientific Name:Pluchea odorata
Common Name:cattle tongue, sweet scent
Tag #25
Description:Sold in markets in other Caribbean islands and used for medicinal purposes.  Due to the pungent odor of the crushed leaves, it has been used as an insect repellent. 


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