Tree-of-heaven

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Ailanthus altissima

Tree-of-heaven, a reference photo
Photo: Darkone (talk · contribs) · CC BY-SA 2.5 (licence)

Ailanthus altissima ( ay-LAN-thəss al-TIH-sim-ə), commonly known as tree of heaven or ailanthus tree, is a deciduous tree in the quassia family. It is native to northeast, central China, and Taiwan. Unlike other members of the genus Ailanthus, it is found in temperate climates rather than the tropics.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Tree-of-heaven 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.

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Family
Simaroubaceae
Species
Ailanthus altissima

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