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Jojoba

Jojoba is a unique family of flowering plants, encompassing the jojoba, which is the sole species of this group. This hardy shrub thrives in arid environments, primarily in North America. It features leathery leaves and small, greenish-yellow flowers. The plant is particularly noted for its seeds, which produce a liquid wax, crucial for various industrial uses.

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Jojoba (Simmondsiaceae)

Pinks, cacti, and allies

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