Jacquinia keyensis is a species of flowering plant in the primrose family Primulaceae. It is sometimes referred to by the common name Joewood. It is native to the West Indies, where it is widespread on many islands. Its natural habitat is coastal strand, often on coral exposures with salt spray.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Wash Wood being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Ericales
- Family
- Primulaceae
- Genus
- Jacquinia
- Species
- Jacquinia keyensis
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