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VIMAS - Plant Description & Photos

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Scientific Name:Castela erecta
Common Name:goat-bush
Tag #7
Description:This very branched, spiny shrub is found only on the south side of St. Croix.  It has small, thick leaves that are shiny on top and whitish and hairy on the bottom.


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