Colobanthus acicularis
| Colobanthus acicularis | |
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| Colobanthus acicularis in Nelson Lakes National Park | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Caryophyllaceae |
| Genus: | Colobanthus |
| Species: | C. acicularis
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| Binomial name | |
| Colobanthus acicularis | |
Colobanthus acicularis is a species of plant, endemic to New Zealand.[2]
Description
[edit]A small plant with many branches, and with very sharp blades.[3]
Distribution and habitat
[edit]This species is found on both the North and South Island.[4]
Etymology
[edit]Acicularis comes from the Latin acicula, which means 'small pin'.[2] It refers to the blade's tapering points.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "NZTCS". nztcs.org.nz. Retrieved 19 March 2025.
- ^ a b "Colobanthus acicularis". New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
- ^ "Flora of New Zealand | Taxon Profile | Colobanthus acicularis". www.nzflora.info. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
- ^ "Colobanthus acicularis Hook.f. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 18 March 2025.
- ^ "Colobanthus acicularis Hook.f. - Biota of NZ". Biota of NZ. Retrieved 19 March 2025.
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