Golden-eyed Grass

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Curculigo orchioides

Golden-eyed Grass, a reference photo
Photo: Viren Vaz (self) · CC BY-SA 2.5 (licence)

Curculigo orchioides (commonly called golden eye-grass, xian mao, weevil-wort, कालो मुस्ली (in Nepal) black musli, Kali musli, or Kali Musali) is a flowering plant species in the genus Curculigo. It is native to Nepal, China, Japan, the Indian subcontinent, Papuasia, and Micronesia. The species has been reported also from islands such as Guam and New Caledonia.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Golden-eyed Grass being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Family
Hypoxidaceae
Species
Curculigo orchioides

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