Castanopsis sieboldii is a species of flowering plant in the family Fagaceae. This evergreen tree is sometime referred to by the common names Itajii chinkapin or Itajii. It is native to Japan, including the Ryukyu Islands, and Korea.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Itajii chinkapin 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
- Fagales
- Family
- Fagaceae
- Genus
- Castanopsis
- Species
- Castanopsis sieboldii
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