Simmondsia

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Simmondsia

Description Simmondsia is a small evergreen shrub native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. It is also known as Jojoba, goat nut, deer nut, pignut, wild hazel, quinine nut, coffeeberry, and gray box bush. The plant is unique because it produces a wax-like substance called Jojoba oil, which is widely used in cosmetics, hair care products, and even…