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The avocado species in the West Indian race (which includes many Caribbean varieties) can be distinguished by young branches and leaves being lighter green.
The leaves are broadly elliptical to ovate (egg-shaped), medium to large in size, with a glossy green surface under favorable growing conditions.
The leaf margin is generally smooth (entire) rather than serrated.
The venation is pinnate: one central midrib with lateral veins branching off.
Young leaves may be more delicate and lighter in color before maturing to a deeper green.
As for uses and cultural significance:
In Haitian herbalism and spiritual practices, fey zaboka (avocado leaves) are used in baths, decoctions, and for “heart and emotion” healing attributes.
Some also brew avocado leaf tea (from zaboka leaves) reputed to have calming or medicinal properties.
The avocado species in the West Indian race (which includes many Caribbean varieties) can be distinguished by young branches and leaves being lighter green.
The leaves are broadly elliptical to ovate (egg-shaped), medium to large in size, with a glossy green surface under favorable growing conditions.
The leaf margin is generally smooth (entire) rather than serrated.
The venation is pinnate: one central midrib with lateral veins branching off.
Young leaves may be more delicate and lighter in color before maturing to a deeper green.
As for uses and cultural significance:
In Haitian herbalism and spiritual practices, fey zaboka (avocado leaves) are used in baths, decoctions, and for “heart and emotion” healing attributes.
Some also brew avocado leaf tea (from zaboka leaves) reputed to have calming or medicinal properties.