Limpiatunas

Zaluzania augusta (Lag.) Sch.Bip.

Family: Asteraceae

Pet & Human Safety

People: No hazard foundPets: Not on the ASPCA lists as we read them

Hazardous parts

Not yet checked.

Preparation

n/a

Hazard type

Not yet checked.

Hazard route

Not stated by our sources (not a clearance). Detail: CONABIO states only that the plant contains sesquiterpenes and that a use as an abortifacient is reported (folk use); how the plant harms is not stated

How complete this information is

The safety information on this page is partial. Where a source covers a point, it is shown; where none does, the page says so.

Toxic to pets

No ASPCA entry found.

ASPCA index has no page for this species. Do not treat as pet-safe.

PlotAndPetal cannot tell you whether a plant you found can be eaten. Only someone who can see the plant can identify it.

Look-alike warning

Could be mistaken for Other plants with a similar name or look. To tell them apart: Match on the scientific name, Zaluzania augusta (Lag.) Sch.Bip. (CONABIO, eFloraMex and Kew WCVP agree), not on the common name.. CONABIO says Zaluzania triloba is the other common weedy species of the genus, more herbaceous with divided leaves, and that Zaluzania augusta can be confused with Viguiera species such as Viguiera dentata. "Vara blanca" and "hierba blanca" are shared names. Check the botanical name.

Poison control

If someone has collapsed, cannot be woken, is having a seizure or has trouble breathing, call 911 now. For any other possible poisoning, call Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222.

Emergency number source: U.S. federal law (47 U.S.C. § 251(e)(3)), read 2026-10-07.

Naturalist Lore

Historical Background & Breeding Lore

The history of this plant and its name, and how it was bred, where we have them.

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Care

Hardiness zones: Not checked yet
Light: direct sun (Celaya planting table).
Water needs: Celaya municipal planting schedule (a weak source for plant needs): water every third day while establishing, then weekly. The level is a plain-language reading of the source wording cited. Always finger-test two inches down.
Mature size: MX: CONABIO: shrub up to 3 m (about 10 ft) tall; leaves up to 8 cm long, usually smaller; MX Celaya table: Celaya planting table: 2.0 m to 3.0 m tall

Soil & Drainage

Pruning & Flush Rhythm

Feeding Schedule

How to prepare the soil, when and what to feed, and how and when to prune where that applies.

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