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Epacris alpina Hook.f.  
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FamilyERICACEAE
Genus speciesEpacris alpina Hook.f. 
BibliographyFl. Nov.-Zel. 1: 166 (1853)
Native RangeNew Zealand
Primary BiomeTemperate
Habitatgrassland
Descriptionleaves ovate-oblong to elliptic, canalliculate, carinate, coriaceous, to 5mm long, flowers to 7mm long, axillary
Size30-90cm
Colorwhite
Bloomsummer
Ca-
Typeshrub
Cultivationmesic, slightly humous, sunny site
alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed when ripe or in spring
cuttings in late summer; layering in spring and fall
SynonymsEpacris affinis Colenso
Territory5 Australasia
     51 New Zealand (NZN New Zealand North, NZS New Zealand South)
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