Pterygopappus
Sage Cushion Plant | |
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Pterygopappus lawrencii | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Eudicots |
(unranked): | Asterids |
Order: | Asterales |
Family: | Asteraceae |
Tribe: | Gnaphalieae |
Genus: | Pterygopappus J. D. Hooker |
Binomial name | |
Pterygopappus lawrencii Hook.f. | |
Synonyms | |
Gnaphalium sect. Pterygopappus (Hook.f.) Baill. Pterygopappus lawrencei Hook.f., alternate spelling |
Pterygopappus is a genus of flowering plants in the pussy's-toes tribe within the daisy family.[1][2]
- Species
There is only one known species Pterygopappus lawrencii (Sage Cushion Plant) which is endemic to alpine Tasmania. It forms thick, light blue/green mats with densely packed leaves. It is most common in the mountains of the northeastern part of the island. It is a slow grower and prefers cool, moist environments.[3][4][5][6]
References
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