Monro's Groundsel

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Brachyglottis monroi

Monro's Groundsel, a reference photo
Photo: M.S. del., J.N.Fitch lith. · Public domain

Brachyglottis monroi (Monro's ragwort; syn. Senecio monroi) is a species of plant in the family Asteraceae, formerly classified in the genus Senecio. Native to New Zealand and Tasmania, it is a small, hardy, evergreen shrub growing to 1 m (3 ft 3 in) with crinkly-edged, olive green, leathery leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers in terminal corymbs in summer.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Monro's Groundsel 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
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Species
Brachyglottis monroi

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