Raoulia
genus of plants
Raoulia is a genus of New Zealand plants in the tribe Gnaphalieae within the family Asteraceae.
Many Raoulia species grow in alpine areas, forming very fine and dense growths. These compact growths form large amorphous cushion-like masses with only the growing tips visible. Due to their shape and form, the plant clusters resemble sheep from afar, this giving them their alternate name, vegetable sheep.
Haastia pulvinaris is another species of plant in the aster family that is also known as vegetable sheep, and which grows in similar environments.
The range of some species, such as Raoulia beauverdii, includes coastal places.
Taxonomy
Species
Formerly included
Argyrotegium mackayi (Raoulia mackayi)
Cultivation
Slow spreading, flat rock garden plant with silver-gray, almost moss-like, foliage.
sun: full sun, part shade
height: 50 mm (2 in)
width: spreads to around 300 mm (1 ft).
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