Walnut, scientific name endiandra, is a genus of evergreen trees in the lauraceae family, consisting of about 126 species of plants, mostly trees.
This genus is spread throughout Asia, from India to Indochina, China, Malaysia, Australia, and the Pacific islands, with 38 species endemic to Australia.
The leaves of this endiandra, like those of other genera in the lauraceae family, are of the lauroid type, and the berries are mainly eaten and distributed by birds.
The genus is primarily lauroid-leaved shrubs and trees, the flowers are bisexual, and the berries are usually ovoid, sitting directly on the stem.
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