Cochlospermum gillivraei is a tree in the family Bixaceae, with the common name kapok. It is native to Northern Australia.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Yellow Kapok 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.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Malvales
- Family
- Bixaceae
- Genus
- Cochlospermum
- Species
- Cochlospermum gillivraei
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