Machilus macranthus, the large-flowered bay tree, is an evergreen tree in the laurel family (Lauraceae), native to India, Sri Lanka, the Himalayas, Myanmar, and western Yunnan in south-central China.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Persea macrantha 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
- Anthoshorea roxburghii
- Syzygium nervosum
- Miconia cinnamomifolia
- Sideroxylon capiri
- Khaya anthotheca
- Lophopetalum wightianum
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Laurales
- Family
- Lauraceae
- Genus
- Persea
- Species
- Persea macrantha
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