Vitex trifolia
LAMIACEAE. Indigenous
SIZE: A treelet that grows from 1.4m to 4m
TYPE: Evergreen
HABITAT: Along the seashores
The lagunding dagat, whose scientific name refers to its cluster of tree leaves, can be compared to basketball’s 3-point clincher, not just for its numeric association but in terms of its importance. Like its sibling lagundi, it provides a potent cure to various ailments.