Dracontomelon dao, the Argus pheasant-tree, Pacific walnut, Papuan walnut, New Guinea walnut, paldao or simply dao, is a tree in the family Anacardiaceae, native to tropical Asia.
From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Dao 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
- Khaya anthotheca
- Antiaris toxicaria
- Dipteryx oleifera
- Canarium strictum
- Astronium graveolens
- Dacryodes excelsa
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Sapindales
- Family
- Anacardiaceae
- Genus
- Dracontomelon
- Species
- Dracontomelon dao
Found one? Take a photo and B.inomen will suggest what it is, free.
Check your photo