Maytenus boaria, commonly known as Maitén, is an evergreen tree in the family Celastraceae. It is native to southern South America (Chile, Argentina, Bolivia and southern Brazil). In Chile, it occurs approximately from 30 to 50°S. It can reach dimensions up to 20 m (66 ft) high and 80 cm (31 in) diameter, with a straight trunk.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Maiten tree 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
- Celastrales
- Family
- Celastraceae
- Genus
- Maytenus
- Species
- Maytenus boaria
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