Elaeocarpus bancroftii, commonly known as Kuranda quandong, Johnstone River almond, ebony heart, grey nut, or nut tree is a large rainforest tree in the family Elaeocarpaceae which is endemic to Queensland, Australia. It has coriaceous (thick but flexible) leaves, attractive white flowers and relatively large fruit containing an edible kernel.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Elaeocarpus bancroftii 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
- Syzygium kuranda
- Carapa guianensis
- Cardwellia sublimis
- Ficus watkinsiana
- Pterygota brasiliensis
- Elaeocarpus angustifolius
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Oxalidales
- Family
- Elaeocarpaceae
- Genus
- Elaeocarpus
- Species
- Elaeocarpus bancroftii
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