Taiwan Diplofatsis (Fatsia polycarpa)

Taiwan Diplofatsis, a reference photo — Photo: Shih-Shiuan Kao from Taipei, Taiwan · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

Fatsia polycarpa, the many-fruited aralia, is a species of flowering plant in the family Araliaceae, endemic to Taiwan, where it is threatened by habitat loss. Growing to 4 m (13 ft) tall by 2.5 m (8.2 ft) broad, it is a substantial evergreen shrub with large palmate leaves to 30 cm (12 in). Spherical clusters of cream or white flowers are produced in winter, followed by black fruits in spring.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Taiwan Diplofatsis 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

Fatsia japonica
Trevesia palmata
Osmoxylon pectinatum
Oreopanax peltatus

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Apiales
Family: Araliaceae
Genus: Fatsia
Species: Fatsia polycarpa

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