Maclura cochinchinensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Moraceae. This vine or scrambling shrub is sometimes referred to by the common name cockspur thorn. The native range extends from China, through Malesia and into Queensland and northern New South Wales in Australia. The species inhabits various types of tropical forest: most commonly in monsoon forests. The globular, yellow or orange fruit are sweet and edible and were a traditional food source for Aboriginal Australians.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Cockspur Thorn 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
- Rosales
- Family
- Moraceae
- Genus
- Maclura
- Species
- Maclura cochinchinensis
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