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VIMAS - Plant Description & Photos

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Scientific Name:Borrichia arborescens
Common Name:sea ox-eye
Tag #42
Description: A tea prepared from the leaves and branch tips is used elsewhere for relief of colds, coughs and fish poisoning.  The leaves have been eaten to prevent scurvy. (plant is currently missing tag)


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