Simmondsia chinensis - Jojoba, Goatnut (Plant) garden design n Baja CA Natural Habitat

n Baja CA Natural Habitat Groves

Can be difficult in inland southern California gardens

Plant Characteristics Family Name Boraginaceae Species Name Eriodictyon californicum Common Name California Yerba Santa Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast-Sun

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Simmondsia chinensis - Jojoba, Goatnut (Plant) garden design n Baja CA Natural HabitatA great shrub for dry areas, especially desert gardens. Female plants produce the highly prized Jojoba oil. Fruit is edible, seeds are an important source of wildlife forage. Plant Characteristics Family Name Simmondsiaceae Species Name Simmondsia chinensis Common Name Jojoba, Goatnut Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color Yellow, Gold Flowering Months March, April, May