Pentaceras is a monotypic genus (i.e. a genus that contains just one species) of plants in the citrus family Rutaceae. The sole included species is Pentaceras australe, commonly known as bastard crow's ash, penta ash or black teak. It is a medium-sized rainforest tree endemic to eastern Australia, first described in 1862.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Penta ash 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
- Sapindales
- Family
- Rutaceae
- Genus
- Pentaceras
- Species
- Pentaceras australe
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