Dolichoglottis lyallii
| Dolichoglottis lyallii | |
|---|---|
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| Dolichoglottis lyalli in Milford Sound | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Genus: | Dolichoglottis |
| Species: | D. lyallii |
| Binomial name | |
| Dolichoglottis lyallii (Hook.f.) B.Nord. | |
Dolichoglottis lyallii, the yellow snow margueritte,[2] is a species of flowering plant, endemic to New Zealand.
Description
Dolichoglottis lyallii has yellow ligules, up to 2.5 cm (0.98 in) long, and the capitulum (or flower head) appears entirely yellow. It is a tall flower, growing up to 50 cm (20 in). The leaves are long and grass-like.[3]
Dolichoglottis lyallii is a rhizomatous geophyte, and a perennial plant.[4]
Distribution and habitat
Dolichoglottis lyallii is native to the South Island and Stewart Island.[2][4]
Etymology
The specific epithet, lyallii is named for David Lyall.[2]
References
- ↑ "NZTCS". nztcs.org.nz. Retrieved 9 March 2025.
- 1 2 3 "Dolichoglottis lyallii". New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Retrieved 9 March 2025.
- ↑ "Dolichoglottis lyallii (Hook.f.) B.Nord. - Biota of NZ". biotanz.landcareresearch.co.nz. Archived from the original on 22 May 2024. Retrieved 9 March 2025.
- 1 2 "Dolichoglottis lyallii (Hook.f.) B.Nord. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 9 March 2025.