Golden-star (Asteriscus aquaticus)

Golden-star, a reference photo — Photo: Beverly Trayner from Setúbal, Portugal · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Asteriscus aquaticus is a species of flowering plant. The flower is part of the so-called "Asteriscus alliance".

Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Golden-star 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

Pallenis spinosa

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Asteriscus
Species: Asteriscus aquaticus

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