Gaultheria rupestris | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Ericaceae |
Genus: | Gaultheria |
Species: | G. rupestris |
Binomial name | |
Gaultheria rupestris (L.f.) D.Don |
Gaultheria rupestris is a shrub in the family Ericaceae. This species is endemic to New Zealand.
Description
This species is can grow up to 1.5 m tall and has branches that are either erect or spreading. Adult leaves are coloured brownish to dark green. G. rupestris produces clusters of white flowers.
References
- ^ "Gaultheria rupestris (L.f.) D.Don". www.nzor.org.nz. Manaaki Whenua Landcare Research. Retrieved 2019-05-15.
- ^ Eagle, Audrey (2008). Eagle's complete trees and shrubs of New Zealand volume two. Wellington: Te Papa Press. p. 538. ISBN 9780909010089.
- "Gaultheria rupestris". New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Retrieved 6 July 2012.
Taxon identifiers | |
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Gaultheria rupestris |
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Andromeda rupestris |
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