Canterbury Plains tree daisy (Olearia adenocarpa)

Canterbury Plains tree daisy, a reference photo — Photo: Tom Ferguson · CC0 (licence)

Olearia adenocarpa, Canterbury Plains tree daisy or small-leaved tree daisy, is a small divaricating shrub endemic to New Zealand, from the plant family Asteraceae. The bush grows up to 1.5 m (5 ft) in height and 1.2 m wide. It has a smaller and open growth habit in comparison to Olearia odorata. It is trailing deciduous to semi-deciduous.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Canterbury Plains tree daisy 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.

Easily confused with

Olearia odorata
Olearia bullata
Coprosma intertexta
Olearia virgata
Olearia fimbriata
Discaria toumatou

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Olearia
Species: Olearia adenocarpa

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