Barringtonia calyptrata is a species of mangrove belonging to the family Lecythidaceae. It is sometimes referred to by the common name corned beef wood. It is native to New Guinea and to northern Queensland, Australia.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Mango Pine 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
- Ericales
- Family
- Lecythidaceae
- Genus
- Barringtonia
- Species
- Barringtonia calyptrata
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