West Indian Snowberry, also known as "Buckthorn Snowberry" or "Lardizabalaceae snowberry," is a flowering plant native to the Caribbean and Central America. In the Dominican Republic, it is known as "Maguá," while in Spanish-speaking regions, it is referred to as "Bayahonda." The plant is part of the Lardizabalaceae family and grows up to 15 feet tall. Its flowers are small, white, and have a sweet scent. The fruit resembles a snowberry and has a black or red color. Other synonyms for West Indian Snowberry include "Climbing Snowberry," "Guanabanilla," "Tronadora," and "American Holly." The plant is traditionally used for medicinal purposes, including treating fever, cough, and headaches.