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Celmisia graminifolia Hook.f. trib. Astereae 
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FamilyASTERACEAE
Genus speciesCelmisia graminifolia Hook.f. trib. Astereae
BibliographyFl. Antarct. 1: 35 (1844)
Native RangeNew Zealand
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatgrassland
Descriptionleaves thin, of various size and shape, adaxially glabrous, abaxially densely white tomentose, linear-lanceolate to ovate, acute, scapes thin, capitula 2-3cm across
Size10-20cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca
Typeperennial
Cultivationmesic, slightly humous, sunny site
alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, barely covered, germ. 1 month, 16-21°C
division in spring and early fall; cuttings in late summer
SynonymsCelmisia longifolia var. graminifolia (Hook.f.) Kirk
Celmisia perpusilla Colenso
Territory5 Australasia
     51 New Zealand (NZN New Zealand North, NZS New Zealand South)
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