Peumus boldus
plant
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Peumus boldus, commonly known as boldo, is a Chilean evergreen shrub. It belongs to the genus Peumus, which is part of the Monimiaceae family. The plant has sweet, edible fruit. The name "boldo" originates from the Mapudungun word foebo. The scientific name Peumus comes from the Mapuche word péumo.12
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