Pittosporum

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Pittosporum

Description Pittosporum is a genus of evergreen shrubs and small trees that are native to Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. The name Pittosporum comes from the Greek words “pitta,” meaning pitch, and “sporos,” meaning seed, which refers to the sticky coating of the seeds. There are around 200 species of Pittosporum, with varying sizes and growth habits. Taxonomic Information…