Podocarpus salignus, the willow-leaf podocarp, is a species of conifer in the family Podocarpaceae. It is endemic to Chile from 35–42° S, where it is threatened by habitat loss. In Chile it is known as Mañío de hojas largas (long-leaved).
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Willow podocarp being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Podocarpus henkelii
- Afrocarpus gracilior
- Podocarpus parlatorei
- Podocarpus matudae
- Podocarpus neriifolius
- Podocarpus spinulosus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Pinopsida
- Order
- Pinales
- Family
- Podocarpaceae
- Genus
- Podocarpus
- Species
- Podocarpus salignus
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