Taiwan sassafras

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Sassafras randaiense

Taiwan sassafras, a reference photo
Photo: Chestnut123tw · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

Sassafras randaiense is a species of deciduous tree in the family Lauraceae belonging to the genus Sassafras. It is a relict species endemic to Taiwan. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Taiwan sassafras 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
Laurales
Family
Lauraceae
Species
Sassafras randaiense

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