Metalasia strictifolia 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 the Swartberg to the Kouga Mountains. The plant is part of the fynbos and occurs at altitudes of 1500-2100 m. The species has no threats.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Straight 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 strictifolia
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