Gaultheria rupestris
Gaultheria rupestris is a shrub in the family Ericaceae. This species is endemic to New Zealand.[1]
| 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[1] | |
Description
This species is can grow up to 1.5 m tall and has branches that are either erect or spreading.[2] Adult leaves are coloured brownish to dark green.[2] G. rupestris produces clusters of white flowers.[3]
References
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Gaultheria rupestris.
- "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.
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