natural herbs
Tawa
Beilschmiedia tawa
Herb: Tawa
Latin name: Beilschmiedia tawa
Family: Lauraceae (Laurel Family)
Edible parts of Tawa:
Fruit - raw or cooked. A sweet taste when it is fully ripe. Seed - cooked. It is usually steamed and then dried, when it will store in good condition for several years.Description of the plant:
Plant:
EvergreenTree
Height:
25 m(82 feet)
Habitat of the herb:
Shady moist forests in lowland and lower montane areas on North and South Islands, south to 42° S.Cultivation of Tawa:
Shady moist forests in lowland and lower montane areas on North and South Islands, south to 42° S.Medicinal use of the herb:
None knownKnown hazards of Beilschmiedia tawa:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.