Corynocarpaceae |
Corynocarpus laevigata J.R. Forst. & G. Forst.
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- Common Name: Karaka, New Zealand Laurel
- Family: Corynocarpaceae Engl.
- Country of Origin: New Zealand
- Habitat: Coastal and lowland forest, south to latitude 44øsouth
- Description: This New Zealand evergreen normally makes a 20-30 ft (6-9 m) tree with a dense, rounded crown. The broad leathery leaves are lustrous deep green and up to 8 in (20 cm) long. Clusters of small yellow-green flowers are followed in fall (autumn) or winter by orange-yellow fruit 3/4-1 1/2 in (18-38 mm) long, each containing a large, highly poisonous seed - it was only after careful treatment and roasting that this was made safe to eat by the Maoris.
Restrictions:- Poisonous Plant Parts - Not for Human Consumption
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  Accession Data:- Accession # 198500638
- Source: Unknown
- Accession Date: 12-31-1985
- Bench: 2309 - Equisetums - 3x8 StarSteel
- Qty: 2 confirmed on 01-23-2008
Classification:- Division: Magnoliophyta
- Class: Magnoliopsida
- SubClass: eurosids I
- Order: Cucurbitales
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- Family: Corynocarpaceae
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References:Plants For A Future Website Botanica, Turner & Wasson, 1997 (CD-ROM version)
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