New Zealand Plant
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Aciphylla Montana
Description Aciphylla Montana, also known as mountain spear grass or Spaniard, is a unique alpine plant that belongs to the Apiaceae family. It is native to New Zealand and predominately grows in the South Island’s alpine regions. Taxonomic Information Domain Eukaryota Kingdom Plantae Phylum Spermatophyta Class Magnoliopsida Order Apiales Family Apiaceae Genus Aciphylla Appearance The Aciphylla Montana has a unique…
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Carex Petriei
Description Carex Petriei is a perennial plant native to New Zealand. It belongs to the Cyperaceae family and is commonly known as Petrie’s Sedge. The plant has narrow leaves that are bright green in color and grow up to 40 centimeters in length. The leaves are flat, and their edges are slightly rough to touch. Carex Petriei produces flowers that…
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Coprosma Foetidissima
Description Coprosma foetidissima, commonly known as stinkwood or putaputaweta, is a species of shrub that is native to New Zealand. It is a member of the Rubiaceae family and can grow up to 10 meters tall. The plant is characterized by its strong odor, which is emitted when its leaves are crushed, and its small, round, greenish-yellow fruit. Coprosma foetidissima…
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Celmisia Petriei
Description Celmisia Petriei, commonly known as the Mount Cook Lily, is a flowering plant that is endemic to New Zealand. It belongs to the Asteraceae family and is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. The plant has a long stem that bears a single large white flower head that is surrounded by green leaves. The…
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Dracophyllum Recurvum
Description Dracophyllum Recurvum, commonly known as the New Zealand Grass Tree or Mountain Flax, is a unique species of plant that is native to New Zealand. It belongs to the Ericaceae family and is an evergreen shrub that typically grows up to 1.5 meters in height. The plant is known for its long and narrow leaves, which can grow up…
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Dracophyllum Scoparium
Description Dracophyllum Scoparium, commonly known as the New Zealand Mountain Flax, is a flowering plant species native to New Zealand. It belongs to the Ericaceae family and is an evergreen shrub. This plant is known for its long, narrow leaves and its striking flowers, which bloom from December to May. The flowers are white or pink and are arranged in…
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