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Buxus sempervirens
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| Uses: Medicinal/Poisonous! |
Duration: Perennial (hardy in zones 6-9) |
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Evergreen shrub. Formerly used to treat malaria, but no longer commonly used because excess doses can be poisonous. Very attractive hedging and topiary plant, frequently used in formal knot gardens. Winter mulching recommended. Use fresh or dried in wreaths.
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