Metalasia quinqueflora is a semi-shrub belonging to the Asteraceae family. The species is endemic to South Africa and occurs in the Western Cape, from the Hottentots Holland Mountains and Grabouw in the north to Betty's Bay and Kleinmond in the south. The plant is part of the fynbos and occurs at altitudes of 0-400 m.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Fives 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 quinqueflora
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