Fischer’s ragwort

Ligularia fischeri, known as gomchwi, Fischer's ragwort, or Fischer's leopard plant, is a species in the genus Ligularia (family Asteraceae). It is native to east Asia. Part of the plant's name commemorates the late 19th century German explorer of East Africa Gustav Fischer.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Fischer’s ragwort 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

• Ligularia sachalinensis
• Ligularia sibirica
• Ligularia subsagittata
• Ligularia hodgsonii
• Ligularia stenocephala
• Ligularia dentata

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asterales

Family

Asteraceae

Genus

Ligularia

Species

Ligularia fischeri

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