Metalasia acuta is a shrub that is part of the Asteraceae family. The species is endemic to South Africa and occurs in the Western Cape, from Ceres southwards to Hangklip and eastwards to the Outeniqua Mountains. The species is part of the fynbos and occurs at altitudes of 100-1300 m.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Pointy 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.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Asterales
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Metalasia
- Species
- Metalasia acuta
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