Toothbrush Tree (Salvadora Persica) is a perennial shrub in the Salvadoraceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-12. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Salvadora persica is a small evergreen shrub or tree native to the Middle East, Africa, and India, known for its traditional use as a natural toothbrush (miswak).
Toothbrush Tree
Salvadora Persica
Salvadora persica is a small evergreen shrub or tree native to the Middle East, Africa, and India, known for its traditional use as a natural toothbrush (miswak).
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