Celmisia monroi
| Celmisia monroi | |
|---|---|
| Celmisia monroi in the Canterbury Region | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Celmisia |
| Species: | C. monroi
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| Binomial name | |
| Celmisia monroi | |
Celmisia monroi, the rock cotton plant,[2] or Monro's mountain daisy,[3] is a species of flowering plant, endemic to New Zealand.[4]
Description
This is a generally thick-set herb with leaves that radiate out from a central point. The leaves are long and green/grey, and stiff. The florets are white.[2]
Range and habitat
This species is native to the northeast corner of the South Island. It grows from the coast to alpine areas, and prefers rocky habitats that are well drained and dry. On the coast it grows near limestone. In mountainous areas, it can be found near in particular on rocky escarpments in tussock grasslands, or on scree slopes.[3]
Etymology
This species was named for Sir David Monro.[3]
Taxonomy
Celmisia monroi includes the following varieties:
References
- ^ "NZTCS". nztcs.org.nz. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
- ^ a b "Celmisia monroi Hook.f. – Biota of NZ". Biota of NZ. Retrieved 28 April 2025.
- ^ a b c "Celmisia monroi". New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ^ "Flora of New Zealand | Taxon Profile | Celmisia monroi". www.nzflora.info. Retrieved 27 April 2025.
- ^ a b "Celmisia monroi (Monro's Mountain Daisy)". iNaturalist. Retrieved 27 April 2025.