Lomatia hirsuta, known as radal, is a species of flowering plant in the family Proteaceae. It is a tree native to Argentina, Chile, and Peru. In Chile, it grows from Coquimbo to Chiloe (36 to 42°S). It grows on a variety of soils and humidity. It grows on poor soils near ravines.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Radal 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
- Proteales
- Family
- Proteaceae
- Genus
- Lomatia
- Species
- Lomatia hirsuta
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