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Link to enlarge vase K7784 &#copy; Justin Kerr Charles Zidar
ANCIENT MAYA BOTANICAL RESEARCH

Family:  Zygophyllaceae
Genus:  Guaiacum
Species:  sanctum
Authority:  L.
Common Name:  lignum vitae, iron tree, tree of life
Maya Name:  Guayacan, Guayaco, Palo Santo, Zon
Notes:  See: Trees in the Life of the Maya World (2007) Regina Aguirre de Riojas Syn: Guaiacum guatemalense Planch. ex Rydb.



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