Eysenhardtia polystachya, the kidneywood, is a tree from Mexico, growing along forest edges and water courses at elevations of 150–3000 m. Previously, it was used as a source of lignum nephriticum.
From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Mexican kidneywood 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
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Fabales
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Genus
- Eysenhardtia
- Species
- Eysenhardtia polystachya
Found one? Take a photo and B.inomen will suggest what it is, free.
Check your photo