Metalasia inversa is a semi-shrub that is part of the Asteraceae family. The species is endemic to South Africa and occurs in the Western Cape from Stellenbosch to Bredasdorp. The species is part of the fynbos. The species grows at altitudes of 50-600 m.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Upside-down 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 pulchella
- Metalasia divergens
- Metalasia cephalotes
- Metalasia capitata
- Metalasia compacta
- Metalasia lichtensteinii
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Asterales
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Metalasia
- Species
- Metalasia inversa
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