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VIMAS - Plant Description & Photos

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Scientific Name:Argusia gnaphalodes
Common Name:sea lavender
Tag #38
Description:Fishermen use the leaves for "black tea".  It has been used elsewhere to induce abortions in women and to treat venereal diseases in men. (plant is currently missing tag)


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