Metalasia galpinii is a semi-shrub that is part of the Asteraceae family.https://redlist.sanbi.org/species.php?species=2976-35 REDLIST Sanbi The species is endemic to South Africa and occurs in the Western Cape in the Langeberg near the Garcia Pass. It has a range of 150 km² and five populations are known. The plant is part of the fynbos and occurs at altitudes of 350-750 m. The plant is threatened by invasive plants and illegal collection.https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:232368-1 Plants of the World
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