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Te Mata Peak Snow Tussock

Chinochloa flavicans var temata

LOCATION:  A special plant found only on Te Mata Peak.

DESCRIPTION: Similar to a dwarf toetoe Te Mata snow tussock is frost hardy and likes well drained soil, and open sunny sites. (Plants Hawkes Bay)

Source: Mike Lusk
Source: Mike Lusk

Learn more about the Te Mata Peak snow tussock…

NZ Plant Conservation Network 

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