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The Moujean tea (Nashia inaguensis) belongs to Verbenaceae (the Verbena family). It is an evergreen shrub that is native to the east Caribbean islands, in particular the Great Inagua Island in the Bahamas. This shrub grows along sunny, rocky outcrops, semi-protected from steady high winds, and up to 2 m in height. The leaves are aromatic, opposite or fascicled, elliptic to obovate or spatulate, 5-10 mm long, with revolute margins. The whitish flowers form in clusters and are followed by reddish orange berries. The fragrant leaves are used as an herbal tea.
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