Abrotanella caespitosa

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Abrotanella caespitosa
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Genus: Abrotanella
Species:
A. caespitosa
Binomial name
Abrotanella caespitosa

Abrotanella caespitosa is a member of the daisy family and is an endemic species of New Zealand.[1]

Abrotanella caespitosa forms a loose cushion habit with runners that have distant scale leaves. It has narrower leaves compared to its close relatives and lacks a waxy bloom on its leaves.[2]

Distribution and habitat

The species is found in the South Island and southern North Island of New Zealand.[3] It grows in alpine herbfield habitats.[2]

Taxonomy and evolution

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