Myoporum laetum, commonly known as ngaio ( NY-oh, Māori: [ˈŋaio]) or mousehole tree, is a species of flowering plant in the family Scrophulariaceae and is endemic to New Zealand. It is a fast growing shrub or small tree with lance-shaped leaves, the edges with small serrations, and white flowers with small purple spots and 4 stamens.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Ngaio 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
- Myoporum sandwicense
- Myoporum crassifolium
- Myoporum insulare
- Myoporum acuminatum
- Myoporum bontioides
- Myoporum montanum
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Lamiales
- Family
- Scrophulariaceae
- Genus
- Myoporum
- Species
- Myoporum laetum
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