Myrceugenia obtusa

Myrceugenia obtusa, also known as raran, is an evergreen tree endemic to Chile from Coquimbo to Cautin (31 to 38°S). It grows mainly in the coastal mountains on moist sites.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Myrceugenia obtusa 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

• Luma chequen
• Myrcianthes leucoxyla
• Cryptocarya wyliei
• Amomyrtus luma
• Myrciaria tenella
• Myrsine africana

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Myrtales

Family

Myrtaceae

Genus

Myrceugenia

Species

Myrceugenia obtusa

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