Tasselberry (Antidesma venosum)

Tasselberry, a reference photo — Photo: Ton Rulkens from Mozambique · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

Antidesma venosum, commonly known as the tassel-berry, is a species of small dioecious tree in the family Phyllanthaceae. It is native to Africa, China and Indochina.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Tasselberry 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

Antidesma ghaesembilla
Bridelia micrantha
Antidesma madagascariense

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Phyllanthaceae
Genus: Antidesma
Species: Antidesma venosum

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