Azorean Laurustinus

Viburnum treleasei (Portuguese: folhado), the Azorean laurustinus, is a species in the genus Viburnum endemic to the Azores. It inhabits natural forests of Juniperus brevifolia, Laurus azorica and Ilex perado, Erica azorica, in sloping areas. Generally at altitudes above 200 m (660 ft). It is present in eight of the nine islands.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Azorean Laurustinus 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

• Viburnum triphyllum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Dipsacales

Family

Viburnaceae

Genus

Viburnum

Species

Viburnum treleasei

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