Podocarpus totara (), the tōtara, is a species of coniferous tree in the family Podocarpaceae, endemic to New Zealand. Found across New Zealand, the tree can grow up to a height of 35 m (115 ft), and is known for its longevity.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Tōtara 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
- Podocarpus laetus
- Podocarpus acutifolius
- Prumnopitys taxifolia
- Saxegothaea conspicua
- Podocarpus nubigenus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Pinopsida
- Order
- Pinales
- Family
- Podocarpaceae
- Genus
- Podocarpus
- Species
- Podocarpus totara
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