Leucogenes leontopodium
North Island Edelweiss
Also known as: Gnaphalium colensoi (Hook.fil.) Hook.fil. +1 more
- Gnaphalium colensoi (Hook.fil.) Hook.fil.
- Helichrysum leontopodium Hook.fil.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a subshrub.
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Leucogenes leontopodium (commonly known as North Island edelweiss) is a shrub belonging to the Asteraceae family. Indigenous to Australasia, this species is primarily associated with subalpine or subarctic conditions.
Macro Climate
Cold
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
New Zealand
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
New Zealand North, New Zealand South