Hedycarya arborea, commonly known as pigeonwood and porokaiwhiri, is a species of shrub or small tree in the family Monimiaceae. It is endemic to New Zealand; its range covers the North and South Islands. It is also found on the Manawatāwhi / Three Kings Islands. The species is highly shade-tolerant and is commonly found in wet environments. It reaches a height of up to 12 metres (40 feet) and produces bright orange to red fruits.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Pigeonwood 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
- Alseuosmia quercifolia
- Alseuosmia macrophylla
- Melicytus macrophyllus
- Elaeocarpus dentatus
- Alseuosmia banksii
- Melicytus ramiflorus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Laurales
- Family
- Monimiaceae
- Genus
- Hedycarya
- Species
- Hedycarya arborea
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