Shorea robusta, the sal tree (Devanagari: साल ; IAST: sāla), shala, sakhua, or sarai, is a species of tree in the family Dipterocarpaceae. The tree is native to India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Tibet and across the Himalayan regions.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Sal 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
- Anthoshorea roxburghii
- Dipterocarpus alatus
- Milicia excelsa
- Terminalia elliptica
- Hopea odorata
- Madhuca longifolia
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Malvales
- Family
- Dipterocarpaceae
- Genus
- Shorea
- Species
- Shorea robusta
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