PLUMBAGO,
Family: Plumbaginaceae
Plumbago auriculataThis is a straggling shrub
with slender stems. These bear broad
clusters of blue or white delicate
flowers all the year round. The plant
appears to like drought conditions and
bright sunshine. The root was once used
as a toothpaste. There is a wild
variety to be found in Antigua, P.
scandens. Look for it near the
boiling house at Bettys Hope. This
was once used against fevers.
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