Arctotis angustifolia is a plant belonging to the genus Arctotis. The species is endemic to the Western Cape and occurs from the Cape Flats to Malmesbury and Kleinmond. It forms part of the fynbos. There are currently only two fragmented, subpopulations remaining, the total population is estimated at 250 plants. The species has lost large parts of its habitat to development, crop cultivation and invasive plants. The two existing subpopulations are threatened by further development and the cultivation of proteas.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Narrowleaf African 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.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Asterales
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Arctotis
- Species
- Arctotis angustifolia
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