Tarchonanthus camphoratus (known as camphor bush for its scent, or leleshwa in Kenya), is a shrub or small tree which is widespread in Africa south of the Sahel, and in Yemen.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Wild Camphorbush 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
- Tarchonanthus parvicapitulatus
- Tarchonanthus littoralis
- Buddleja saligna
- Tarchonanthus minor
- Brachylaena huillensis
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Asterales
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Tarchonanthus
- Species
- Tarchonanthus camphoratus
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