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
Potentially harmful
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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