Castela erecta (Goat-bush)

 

 

This very branched, spiny shrub is found only on the south side of St. Croix.  It has small, thick leaves that are shiny on top and whitish and hairy on the bottom.

 

 

 

UVI Wetlands Reserve Plants

 

This page was created by K. Garland, and was last updated 03-11-02.