Elaeocarpus hookerianus, commonly known as pokaka (Māori: pōkākā), is a native forest tree of New Zealand. A cold tolerant plant, E. hookerianus can be found from valley floors to mountainous areas.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Pōkākā 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
- Pittosporum turneri
- Pittosporum divaricatum
- Alseuosmia banksii
- Coprosma pedicellata
- Hoheria angustifolia
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Oxalidales
- Family
- Elaeocarpaceae
- Genus
- Elaeocarpus
- Species
- Elaeocarpus hookerianus
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