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This plant also goes by the names Goatnut, Quinine Plant, and Coffeeberry. It is a perennial, deciduous shrub with persistent leaves that grows to 6 feet in height and width. Jojoba is a very tough and drought tolerant plant, providing good cover and producing inconspicuous flowers in the spring followed by small, green fruits on female plants. It can grow in full sun to partial shade, and in a wide variety of soils, including rocky, sandy, and barren soils.
May Attract
Jojoba is thought to attract these families of birds
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