Karo (Pittosporum ralphii)

Karo, a reference photo — Photo: Auckland Museum Collections from Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand · Public domain

Pittosporum ralphii, also known as karo, soft karo, or Ralph's desertwillow is a small tree up to 6 m (20 ft) tall. Pittosporum ralphii is native to New Zealand.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Karo 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 huttonianum
Pittosporum crassifolium
Pittosporum ellipticum
Olearia albida

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Apiales
Family: Pittosporaceae
Genus: Pittosporum
Species: Pittosporum ralphii

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