Douglas' silverpuffs

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Microseris douglasii

Douglas' silverpuffs, a reference photo
Photo: Bart and Susan Eisenberg · CC BY 3.0 (licence)

Microseris douglasii is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae known by the common name Douglas' silverpuffs. It is native to western North America from Oregon and California to Baja California. It grows in several types of habitat, including grassland and vernal pools, and on soils containing clay and serpentine.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Douglas' silverpuffs 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
Microseris douglasii

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