Dracophyllum lessonianum is a species of tree or shrub in the heath family Ericaceae. It is endemic to the northern North Island of New Zealand. It occurs as far south as Kopuatai Peat Dome and Kawhia Harbour, but is very uncommon south of about Dargaville and Whangārei.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Dracophyllum lessonianum 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
- Ericales
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Genus
- Dracophyllum
- Species
- Dracophyllum lessonianum
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