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Persea indica
Canary wood
Other common names
East Indian bay treevenetica wood
Synonyms
Laurus indicaBuy this plant
Botanical details
- Family
- Lauraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- 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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