Boalaga (Thymelaea Hirsuta) is a perennial shrub in the Thymelaeaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 8-11. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

Thymelaea hirsuta is a xerophytic shrub native to the Mediterranean and Saharo-Arabian deserts, growing up to 2 meters tall with tiny fleshy leaves and flowers.