Erythrina edulis (basul) is a Andean tree species. It is nitrogen fixing and potentially useful in agroforestry, but is not commonly cultivated. It is a legume, producing protein-rich beans pods that can be used for human or animal nutrition.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Baluy 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
- Fabales
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Genus
- Erythrina
- Species
- Erythrina edulis
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