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Celmisia alpina
Species of flowering plants From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Celmisia alpina, or mountain daisy, is a species of perennial flower that is endemic to New Zealand.[2]
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Description
A small flower with white petals and a yellow central flower head. The flower is a perennial.[3]
The small size and narrow, linear leaves can be used to identify this flower in the field.[2]
Distribution and habitat
Celmisia alpina is found on the South Island and Stewart Island. It is widespread,[2] and is not considered threatened.[1] It is found in montane and alpine regions, particularly poorly-drained ones.[2]
Etymology
alpina is a reference to the alpine environment of the Southern Alps, where this flower is found.[2] The Southern Alps were named after the Alps, from which the Latin term is ultimately derived.
Taxonomy
Celmisia alpina is part of a wider Celmisia complex including Celmisia gracilenta, C. graminifolia, and C. setacea.[2] Further work elucidating relationships is necessary.
References
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