Brazilian fern tree

Schizolobium parahyba, the Brazilian firetree, or Brazilian fern tree, is a species of tree from tropical America. It is the sole species in genus Schizolobium. It is notable for its fast growth (up to 3 meters per year). Under optimal conditions it may reach 30 meters high in only five years, which would make it one of the fastest growing trees ever (an average growth of 6 meters per year).

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Brazilian fern tree 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

• Falcataria falcata
• Parkia reticulata
• Conzattia multiflora
• Jacaranda copaia
• Peltophorum dubium
• Jacaranda mimosifolia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Family

Fabaceae

Genus

Schizolobium

Species

Schizolobium parahyba

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