Amomyrtus meli, known as meli, is a species of tree in the family Myrtaceae. It is endemic to Chile and grows from Arauco to Chiloe (37 to 42°S). It grows mostly on moist and shaded sites.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Amomyrtus meli 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
- Gossia bidwillii
- Backhousia subargentea
- Myrcianthes pungens
- Luma apiculata
- Myrciaria floribunda
- Ochna arborea
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Myrtales
- Family
- Myrtaceae
- Genus
- Amomyrtus
- Species
- Amomyrtus meli
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