Persea indica is a large, evergreen tree in the laurel family (Lauraceae), native to humid uplands on Madeira and the Canary Islands in the North Atlantic. It belongs to the genus Persea, a group of evergreen trees including the avocado. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Vinhático 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
- Laurus novocanariensis
- Elaeocarpus decipiens
- Daphniphyllum pentandrum
- Persea caerulea
- Machilus pauhoi
- Daphniphyllum teijsmannii
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Laurales
- Family
- Lauraceae
- Genus
- Persea
- Species
- Persea indica
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