Definitions for guaiacum sanctum
gua·iacum sanc·tum

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1. bastard lignum vitae, Guaiacum sanctumnoun

   small evergreen tree of the southern United States and West Indies a source of lignum vitae wood

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1. Guaiacum sanctum

   Guaiacum sanctum, commonly known as holywood, lignum vitae or holywood lignum-vitae, is a species of flowering plant in the creosote bush family, Zygophyllaceae. It is native to tropical America, from Mexico through Central America, Florida, the Caribbean, and northern South America. It has been introduced to other tropical areas of the world. It is currently threatened by habitat loss in its native region, and as such, is currently rated near threatened on the IUCN Red List. Guaiacum sanctum is the national tree of the Bahamas.

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1. guaiacum sanctum

   Guaiacum sanctum, commonly known as Holywood or the holywood tree, is a species of flowering plant in the caltrop family, Zygophyllaceae. It is native to subtropical and tropical regions of the Americas such as Florida, the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It generates very hard and dense wood, and is commonly utilized for making tool handles and fence posts. The tree's resin has been used in traditional medicine. It also produces a vibrant display of purplish-blue flowers and is often cultivated for ornamental purposes. Besides, Guaiacum sanctum is also considered an important species for environmental conservation due to its slow growth rate and its integral role in its native ecosystems.

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1. Guaiacum sanctum

   Guaiacum sanctum, commonly known as Holywood or Holywood Lignum-vitae, is a species of flowering plant in the creosote bush family, Zygophyllaceae. It ranges from southern Florida in the United States and the Bahamas south to Central America and the Greater Antilles. It is threatened by habitat loss. This tree is one of two species which yield the valuable Lignum vitae wood, the other being Guaiacum officinale. This small tree is slow growing, reaching about 7 m in height with a trunk diameter of 50 cm. The tree is essentially evergreen throughout most of its native range. The leaves are compound, 2.5–3 cm in length, and 2 cm wide. The purplish blue flowers have five petals each, and yield yellow pods containing black seeds encapsulated separately in a red skin. Guaiacum sanctum is the national tree of the Bahamas.

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   The numerical value of guaiacum sanctum in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

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   The numerical value of guaiacum sanctum in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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