Karo (Pittosporum crassifolium)

Karo, a reference photo — Photo: Original uploader was en:User:Pseudopanax at en.wikipedia · Public domain

Pittosporum crassifolium, karo, stiffleaf cheesewood, kaikaro or kihiki is a relatively fast-growing large shrub or small tree with an erect, fastigiate growth habit. It is endemic to New Zealand.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Karo 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

Pittosporum ralphii
Olearia traversiorum
Corokia macrocarpa

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Apiales
Family: Pittosporaceae
Genus: Pittosporum
Species: Pittosporum crassifolium

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