Tahitian bridalveil

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Gibasis pellucida

Tahitian bridalveil, a reference photo
Photo: Photo by David J. Stang · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

Gibasis pellucida, also known as Tahitian bridal veil, is a trailing plant in the family Commelinaceae that is native to Mexico and Central America. It was introduced to North America and is now found in Texas, Alabama and Florida.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Tahitian bridalveil 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
Liliopsida
Order
Commelinales
Family
Commelinaceae
Genus
Gibasis
Species
Gibasis pellucida

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