Azara celastrina, also known as lilen, is a small tree in the family Salicaceae. It grows to a height of 10 m and it is endemic to Central Chile. The yellow flowers are in an axillary corymb, and the leaves are serrate, oval and alternate, with a length of 4 cm. A. celastrina grows in semi-arid conditions up to 1000 m elevation.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Azara celastrina 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
- Malpighiales
- Family
- Salicaceae
- Genus
- Azara
- Species
- Azara celastrina
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