Benkara malabarica is a shrub found in India and Sri Lanka. Simple or branched thorns are seen on the stem. The leaves are simple, opposite, and decussate. It has creamy white flowers, and the fruit is a berry containing multiple seeds.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Benkara malabarica 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
- Gentianales
- Family
- Rubiaceae
- Genus
- Benkara
- Species
- Benkara malabarica
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