| Metalasia confusa | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Metalasia |
| Species: | M. confusa |
| Binomial name | |
| Metalasia confusa Pillans | |
Metalasia confusa is a flowering subshrub that is part of the Asteraceae family. [1] The species is endemic to the Western Cape and occurs from the Kogelberg to Kleinmond. It grows from 500 - 1300 m and is part of the fynbos. The largest part of the species' habitat is in protected areas. [2] [1]