Star of the Veldt

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Ursinia anthemoides

Star of the Veldt, a reference photo
Photo: MargaretRDonald · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

Ursinia anthemoides or solar fire is an annual, herbaceous flowering plant of the genus Ursinia, native to the Cape Provinces of South Africa. It has yellow or orange daisy-like inflorescences. Fruits have both pappus and hairs, making the seeds easily dispersed by wind.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Star of the Veldt 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
Genus
Ursinia
Species
Ursinia anthemoides

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