Carpinus kawakamii is a species of flowering plant in the hornbeam genus Carpinus (family Betulaceae). It is native to southeastern China, and Taiwan. A tree reaching 9 m (30 ft), it prefers to grow in sunny openings within forests at elevations from 500 to 2,000 m (1,600 to 6,600 ft). It is available from specialist nurseries.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Carpinus kawakamii 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
- Fagales
- Family
- Betulaceae
- Genus
- Carpinus
- Species
- Carpinus kawakamii
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