Lilaeopsis novae-zelandiae
| Lilaeopsis novae-zelandiae | |
|---|---|
| Lilaeopsis novae-zelandiae near Kuku Beach, Manawatū–Whanganui | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Apiales |
| Family: | Apiaceae |
| Genus: | Lilaeopsis |
| Species: | L. novae-zelandiae
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| Binomial name | |
| Lilaeopsis novae-zelandiae | |
Lilaeopsis novae-zelandiae is a species of flowering plant in the parsely family Apiaceae, found in New Zealand and Tasmania.[2][3] Some authorities consider it endemic to New Zealand.[4] It is an obligate wetland inhabitant.[4]
Description
The species is grasslike but not closely related to true grasses. The rhizomes are creeping and feature branching phyllodes. Flowers are white.[2]
References
- ^ "NZTCS". nztcs.org.nz. Retrieved 6 October 2025.
- ^ a b "Flora of New Zealand | Taxon Profile | Lilaeopsis novae-zelandiae". www.nzflora.info. Retrieved 6 October 2025.
- ^ "Lilaeopsis novae-zelandiae (Gand.) A.W.Hill | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 6 October 2025.
- ^ a b "Lilaeopsis novae-zelandiae". New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Retrieved 6 October 2025.