Metalasia riparia

Metalasia riparia
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Metalasia
Species:
M. riparia
Binomial name
Metalasia riparia

Metalasia riparia is a semi-shrub that is part of the Asteraceae family.[1] The species is endemic to South Africa and occurs in the Western Cape from Sir Lowry's Pass, southwards to Betty's Bay and eastwards to Hermanus. The plant is part of the fynbos and occurs at altitudes of 0-300 m. Large parts of the plant's habitat are protected.[2]

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