Rhodomyrtus macrocarpa
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Rhodomyrtus macrocarpa is a evergreen green tree found in rainforests and monsoon forests of Australia
, Indonesia
and Papua New Guinea
. Sometimes cultivated for its ornamental flowers and fruit.
Also known as Wannakai; Native Loquat; Finger Cherry; Cooktown Loquat; Cherry, Finger
The bright red fruit are poisonous, especially so to children. Permanent blindness occurs in most cases.
Australia
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, Indonesia
Indonesia
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and Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea , officially the Independent State of Papua New Guinea, is a country in Oceania, occupying the eastern half of the island of New Guinea and numerous offshore islands...
. Sometimes cultivated for its ornamental flowers and fruit.
Also known as Wannakai; Native Loquat; Finger Cherry; Cooktown Loquat; Cherry, Finger
The bright red fruit are poisonous, especially so to children. Permanent blindness occurs in most cases.