Metalasia seriphiifolia
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| Metalasia seriphiifolia | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Metalasia |
| Species: | M. seriphiifolia |
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| Metalasia seriphiifolia DC. | |
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Metalasia seriphiifolia is a flowering subshrub that is part of the Asteraceae family.[1] The species is endemic to the Western Cape and occurs in the Kleinrivier Mountains. It grows from 50 - 100 m and is part of the fynbos. There are three known populations and they are threatened by invasive plants and urban development.[2][1]