Myrteola nummularia (also known as teaberry, huarapo, ñaurapo or daudapo) is a species of plant in the Myrteola genus, which is found in the Falkland Islands and southern parts of South America such as Patagonia. It is a small perennial shrub often wider than it is tall, which grows in marshy areas. It has edible berries which may be eaten fresh or used in the preparation of jams or liquors.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Teaberry 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
- Myrtales
- Family
- Myrtaceae
- Genus
- Myrteola
- Species
- Myrteola nummularia
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