Zygophyllales

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Lignum vitae (Guaiacum officinale).

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Zygophyllales: Facts & Related Content

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Also Known As	creosote bush order

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Lignum vitae (Guaiacum officinale).

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Krameriaceae Zygophyllaceae Guaiacum Kallstroemia lignum vitae Bulnesia sarmientii Guaiacum officinale puncture vine Fabid Rosales Malpighiales Fabales Fagales Cucurbitales Oxalidales Celastrales

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