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Persea indica

Canary wood

Other common names
East Indian bay tree
venetica wood
Synonyms
Laurus indica
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Botanical details
Family
Lauraceae
Native to the UK
No
Genus

Persea

Genus description

Persea are evergreen shrubs or small trees with simple leaves and small greenish flowers, followed by pear-shaped, dark green fruits with edible flesh

Name status

Correct

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