Pycnosorus chrysanthus

Pycnosorus chrysanthus, commonly known as golden billy buttons or yellow drumsticks, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae endemic to Australia. It occurs primarily in arid and semi-arid grassland and shrubland ecosystems of central and eastern Australia, where it is adapted to dry environments. The species is distinguished by its globular golden inflorescences and is regionally listed as endangered in parts of its range.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Pycnosorus chrysanthus 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

• Pycnosorus globosus
• Rutidosis murchisonii
• Leptorhynchos squamatus
• Calocephalus citreus
• Coronidium gunnianum
• Coronidium rutidolepis

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Asterales

Family

Asteraceae

Genus

Pycnosorus

Species

Pycnosorus chrysanthus

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