24. Duraznillo (Ceballosia fruticosa (L. fil.) Kunkel)

Endemic to Canary Islands

Boraginaceae – ceballosia

Flowers Jan-Aug

Woody shrub that can grow up to 4 metres in height with dark leaves and clusters of small white triangular petals that look like stars. Its stems were used to make implements such as hookah pipes and cigar holders.  

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