Sacred garlic pear

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Crateva religiosa

Sacred garlic pear, a reference photo
Photo: Francisco Manuel Blanco (O.S.A.) · Public domain

Crateva religiosa, the sacred garlic pear or temple plant, is a species of flowering tree. It is a member of the capers family. The tree is sometimes called the spider tree because the showy flowers bear long, spidery stamens. It is native to much of tropical Asia and several South Pacific islands. It is grown elsewhere for fruit, especially in parts of Africa.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Sacred garlic pear 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
Brassicales
Family
Capparaceae
Genus
Crateva
Species
Crateva religiosa

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