Lauraceae FAMILY

Persea edulis

Edibility

1/5

Medicinal

0/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Persea edulis is a Evergreen Tree It is harvested from the wild for local use as a food and source of materials.

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeE. Asia - Himalayas in Sikkim and Bhutan.

HabitatForests, 1200 - 2400 metres[ 146 Title A Manual of Indian Timbers. Publication Author Gamble. J. S. Publisher Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh Year 1972 ISBN - Description First written in the 19th century, but still a classic, giving a lot of information on the uses and habitats of Indian trees. Not for the casual reader. ].