Metalasia pallida 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 Ladismith to Graaff-Reinet and Cape St Francis. The plant is part of the fynbos and occurs at altitudes of 0-1900 m. The species has no threats.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Pale 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 pulcherrima
- Metalasia trivialis
- Metalasia compacta
- Phylica odorata
- Metalasia lichtensteinii
- Metalasia adunca
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Asterales
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Genus
- Metalasia
- Species
- Metalasia pallida
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