Formosan Alder

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Alnus formosana

Formosan Alder, a reference photo
Photo: 鄧信彥 · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

Alnus formosana, the Formosan alder, is a species of alder endemic to Taiwan. It is a medium-sized tree, up to 20 metres (66 ft) in height and 40 centimetres (16 in) in trunk diameter.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Formosan Alder 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
Fagales
Family
Betulaceae
Genus
Alnus
Species
Alnus formosana

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