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Eperua falcata, the bootlace tree, is a species of flowering plant in the family Fabaceae, native to northern South America. Capable of growing in pure white sand, its timber is valued for its resistance to decay and is used for shingles, telephone poles, and similar applications.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Eperua falcata 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
- Fabales
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Genus
- Eperua
- Species
- Eperua falcata
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