Raoulia glabra
species of plant
Raoulia glabra, or the mat daisy, is a species of flowering plant that is endemic to New Zealand.
Description
This species grows vegetative mats of dense leaves, spreading along the ground. It is a creeping shrub, and does not ascend vertically. The leaves are small and green. The flowers are white or yellow. Both the leaves and the achenes are glabrous.
Distribution and habitat
Raoulia glabra is found across New Zealand, on both the North and South Island. It is not threatened and has a wide distribution. It grows in temperate zones.
Ecology
Flowering for Raoulia glabra occurs in some places as late as March, after most other Raoulia species have finished flowering.
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