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Podolepis robusta
Species of plant From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Podolepis robusta, commonly known as alpine podolepis, mountain lettuce or cattleman's lettuce, is a perennial herb from the Australian Alps in the family Asteraceae.[1][2]
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Description
The species has a thick, upright single stem and reaches up to 60 cm in height, with yellow inflorescences that are around 25 mm in diameter. These appear in summer.[2] Spathulate basal leaves clasp the stem and are up to 20 cm in length.[2] Leaves on the stem above these are smaller and decrease in size with height.[3]
Taxonomy
The species was initially described in 1898 as Podolepis longipedata var. robusta based on plant material collected from Australia's highest mountain, Mount Kosciuszko.[1] In 1942, it was renamed as Podolepis acuminata var. robusta by botanist Jim Willis.[1] He elevated it to species status in 1954.[1]
Distribution
Podolepis robusta is found in alpine grassland, commonly in association with snow gums.[2][4] It occurs in the Australian Alps, southwards from Mount Gingera in the Australian Capital Territory.[2]
References
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