Lyonia ovalifolia
Lyonia ovalifolia is a species of plant in the family Ericaceae.[1] This plant is Native to Himalaya, Nepal, China, Japan, Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia.[1] It is known as Anyaar in India and Angeri in Nepal.
| Lyonia ovalifolia | |
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| Lyonia ovalifolia found in Panchkhal, Nepal | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Ericales |
| Family: | Ericaceae |
| Genus: | Lyonia |
| Species: | L. ovalifolia |
| Binomial name | |
| Lyonia ovalifolia (Wall.) Drude(1897) | |
Lyonia ovalifolia flowers during May in Panchkhal, Nepal.
Lyonia ovalifolia fruits
Poisoning
One case of poisoning by this plant has been described.[2]
References
- "Lyonia ovalifolia". Germplasm Resources Information Network. Agricultural Research Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Retrieved 23 January 2018.
- Sharma NK, Bhattarai M, Shah S, Gyawali P, Baral K, Banstola H (2022). "Lyonia ovalifolia (Angeri) poisoning: A case report". Clin Case Rep. 10 (7): e6128. doi:10.1002/ccr3.6128. PMC 9309675. PMID 35898751.
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