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Myosotis colensoi (Kirk) J.F.Macbr.  
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FamilyBORAGINACEAE
Genus speciesMyosotis colensoi (Kirk) J.F.Macbr. 
BibliographyContr. Gray Herb. 48: 51 (1916)
Native RangeNew Zealand
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatrocks and scree
Altitude900-1900m
Descriptioncrowded flat leaf rosettes, leaves elongate, lorate, grey green, sericeous, 10-30mm long, flowers 8mm across, sessile, usually in small cymes
Size1-2cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca+
Typeperennial
Cultivationsunny rock crevices, protection against winter wet
alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, germ. 1-3 months, 13-18°C
division in spring; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsExarrhena colensoi Kirk
Myosotis decora Kirk
Territory5 Australasia
     51 New Zealand (NZS New Zealand South)
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