Assyrian Plum

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Cordia myxa

Assyrian Plum, a reference photo
Photo: Marco Schmidt [1] · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

Cordia myxa, also called sebesten plum, Assyrian plum, Indian cherry, glue berry, lasura, or bambar is a mid-sized, deciduous tree in the family Cordiaceae, native to Asia. It produces small, edible fruit and is found in warmer areas across Africa and Asia.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Assyrian Plum 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
Boraginales
Family
Boraginaceae
Genus
Cordia
Species
Cordia myxa

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