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Simmondsia chinensis


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Simmondsia chinensis
  • Scientific Name: Simmondsia chinensis
  • Common Name: jojoba
  • Symbol: SICH
  • Category: Dicot
  • Genus: Simmondsia
  • Family: Simmondsiaceae
  • Family Common Name: Jojoba family
  • Order: Euphorbiales
  • Class: Magnoliopsida
  • Subkingdom: Tracheobionta
  • Kingdom: Plantae
  • Duration: Perennial
  • Growth Habit: Shrub
  • Native Status: L48 (N)
  • Flower Color: Yellow
  • Flower Conspicuous: No
  • Foliage Color: Green
  • Foliage Texture: Medium
  • Fruit Color: Brown
  • Fruit Color: Brown
  • Edible: yes
  • AZ CA UT

    Jojoba nuts


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  • Scientific Name: Simmondsia chinensis
  • Common Name(s): jojoba
  • Edible: yes
  • Medicinal: yes
  • Parts Used: fruit


  • grrlscout
    28 May, 2010

    The nuts are edible. But don't eat too many, as they can have a laxative effect.
    Current Rating: 0.0000
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    Jojoba nuts


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