Dolichoglottis lyallii
| Dolichoglottis lyallii | |
|---|---|
| Dolichoglottis lyalli in Milford Sound | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Dolichoglottis |
| Species: | D. lyallii
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| Binomial name | |
| Dolichoglottis lyallii (Hook.f.) B.Nord.
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Dolichoglottis lyallii, the yellow snow margueritte,[2] is a species of flowering plant, endemic to New Zealand.
Description
Dolichoglottis lyallii has yellow ligules, up to 2.5 cm long, and the capitulum (or flower head) appears entirely yellow. It is a tall flower, growing up to 50 cm. The leaves are long and grass-like.[3]
Dolichoglottis lyallii is a rhizomatous geophyte, and a perennial plant.[4]
Distribution and habitat
Dolichoglottis lyallii is native to the South Island and Stewart Island.[2][4]
Etymology
The specific epithet, Lyallii is named for David Lyall.[2]
References
- ^ "NZTCS". nztcs.org.nz. Retrieved 9 March 2025.
- ^ a b c "Dolichoglottis lyallii". New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Retrieved 9 March 2025.
- ^ "Dolichoglottis lyallii (Hook.f.) B.Nord. - Biota of NZ". biotanz.landcareresearch.co.nz. Archived from the original on 22 May 2024. Retrieved 9 March 2025.
- ^ a b "Dolichoglottis lyallii (Hook.f.) B.Nord. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 9 March 2025.