Metalasia pungens is a semi-shrub that is part of the Asteraceae family. The species is endemic to South Africa and occurs in the Eastern Cape and the Western Cape from Bredasdorp to Grahamstown. The species is part of the fynbos and grows at altitudes of 0-1800 m.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Stink Blombush 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
- Metalasia densa
- Metalasia pulcherrima
- Metalasia muricata
- Metalasia trivialis
- Metalasia luteola
- Metalasia dregeana
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Asterales
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Metalasia
- Species
- Metalasia pungens
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