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Boldo

It is a species with dense and dark foliage. Its leaves are used as medicinal infusions for liver problems; they are aromatic and dark green on the outside. Flowers are seen in short bucket-like branches that can be up to twenty inches in diameter. The fruit is juicy and it turns yellow-green when it’s mature. Wood is used for fireplaces or carbon.

Scientific name
Peumus boldus
Family
Monimiaceae
Distribution
Between the IV region to Osorno.
Habitat
Between the cordillera and the Central Valley (in the hill slopes).

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