There is a charming tropical shrub that goes by the name of Lignum vitae (Guaiacum sanctum), or sometimes Holywood Lignum-vitae. This slow-growing shrub has pinnate compound leaves, which means ...

Lignum vitae is an attractive member of the small Zygophyllaceae family. Surprisingly, this wood of life tree is underused in local landscapes mostly because of its slow growth habit.

The Lignum Vitae is not just a flower; it is a living testament to Jamaica’s tenacity and endurance throughout its tumultuous past. The name itself — Latin for “wood of life” — reflects ...