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Kapkörbchen are completely non-toxic
Kapkörbchen or Kapringelblume: Which is poisonous?
At the heyday, the Kapkörbchen, also called Kapmargerite, looks simply stunning. But also the Kapringelblume makes a lot and sees her partly confusingly similar. Which of the two is poisonous?
Toxic potential is only in the Kapringelblume
The Kapkörbchen, popular as a balcony plant, which sets beautiful accents with its colorful cup flowers, is completely harmless. Both for humans and for animals, this perennial is non-toxic. Their flowers are even edible and can serve as a garnish.
In contrast, the equally common Kapringelblume stands:
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If you are unsure whether it is the Kapkörbchen or Kapringelblume the purchase, read the botanical name. The Kapkörbchen is called Osteospermum and the Kapringelblume as Dimorphotheca.