"Persea indica" is a large, evergreen tree in the laurel family, native to humid uplands on Madeira and the Canary Islands in the North Atlantic. It belongs to the genus "Persea", a group of evergreen trees including the avocado. It is threatened by habitat loss. It has been introduced to a number of islands in the nearby Azores.
Similar species: Laurales
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Uploaded Mar 11, 2024. Captured Feb 29, 2024 16:46 in C. Miguel de Cervantes, 5F, 38435, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain.
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