Carmichaelia appressa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Carmichaelia appressa |
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Invalid status (NZ TCS)
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C. appressa
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| Carmichaelia appressa G.Simpson
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Carmichaelia appressa (common name prostrate broom) is a species of pea in the family Fabaceae. It is found only in the South Island of New Zealand. Its conservation status (2018) is "At Risk - Naturally Uncommon" under the New Zealand Threat Classification System.
Description
C. appressa is a "spreading, closely-branched plant... forming more or less circular mats to 2 m. diameter" which are closely pressed to the ground. It flowers in summer.
Taxonomy
The species was first described by George Simpson in 1945. A lectotype, CHR_45580_A was collected by Simpson in 1938, in February from Ellesmere Spit, Canterbury.
Habitat
Its habitat is "shingle beaches close to the sea".
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