Placospermum is a monotypic genus of large tree in the plant family Proteaceae. The single species; Placospermum coriaceum, commonly known as rose silky oak or plate-seeded oak is endemic to the wet tropical rainforests of northeastern Queensland, Australia.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Rose Silky Oak 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
- Proteales
- Family
- Proteaceae
- Genus
- Placospermum
- Species
- Placospermum coriaceum
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