Pterocarpus macrocarpus, commonly known as Burma padauk or Burmese padauk, is a species of tree in the family Fabaceae. It is an important timber tree and is celebrated as a national symbol in Myanmar.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Burma Padauk 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
- Pterocarpus indicus
- Pterocarpus rohrii
- Pterocarpus acapulcensis
- Pterocarpus marsupium
- Platymiscium pinnatum
- Pterocarpus violaceus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Fabales
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Genus
- Pterocarpus
- Species
- Pterocarpus macrocarpus
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