Pseudowintera axillaris, the lowland horopito, is a shrub like tree, endemic to New Zealand. They are members of the Winteraceae family and are known for their peppery taste, and glossy green leaves.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Lowland Horopito 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
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Canellales
- Family
- Winteraceae
- Genus
- Pseudowintera
- Species
- Pseudowintera axillaris
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