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Mountain daisy (Celmisia)
Mountain daisy is a genus of perennial herbs or subshrubs, in the sunflower family. 
Lifespan
Perennial
Key Facts About Mountain daisy
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Attributes of Mountain daisy
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Scientific Classification of Mountain daisy
Distribution of Mountain daisy
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Distribution Map of Mountain daisy
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Mountain daisy
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Mountain daisy is recognized for its adaptability to alpine and subalpine environments, requiring cool, free-draining soil and exposure to full sun or partial shade. Basic care involves ensuring adequate moisture while avoiding waterlogged conditions, particularly in winter. Seasonal considerations include protecting mountain daisy from excessive moisture during dormancy and providing extra insulation in colder climates. Common challenges are root rot, fungal diseases, and aphid infestations. Vigilance against these issues helps maintain healthy mountain daisy specimens.
How to Water Mountain daisy?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Mountain daisy?
How to Propagate Mountain daisy?
How to Plant Mountain daisy?
Exploring the Mountain daisy Plants
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8 most common species：
Sticky mountain daisy
Sticky mountain daisy (Celmisia viscosa) is only rarely grown ornamentally but its low-growing mat-forming growth makes it a good ground cover for full sun placements. The common name sticky mountain daisy well describes this plant's sticky leaves, native mountain habitat.
Common mountain daisy
Common mountain daisy is a hardy alpine perennial known for its delicate, slender appearance. Towering on long stalks, its white, daisy-like flowers bloom amidst a rosette of silvery-green foliage. This unique foliage helps common mountain daisy to reflect harsh sunlight and conserve water in its rocky mountainous habitat, showcasing the plant's adaptability to extreme conditions.
Cotton plant
The leaf bases overlap and compact to form a stout pseudostem. The flower stems reach 30 cm tall and are densely covered with white hairs. A showy solitary flower head, 3 to 5 cm across, is borne at the end of each stem. The numerous ray florets are white and the disc florets yellow.
Celmisia discolor
Celmisia discolor showcases a striking contrast with silvery-grey foliage and bright yellow daisy-like flowers atop long stems. This alpine perennial thrives in New Zealand's harsh mountainous terrain, its dense, hairy leaves forming a protective barrier against cold and desiccation. Its resilience and beauty make it a unique component of subalpine ecosystems.
White mountain daisy
White mountain daisy is a hardy perennial with silvery-grey, lance-shaped foliage that forms dense, ground-hugging rosettes. Its striking white to pale yellow daisy-like flowers rise on slender stems, contrasting the plush leaves. Native to alpine regions, white mountain daisy has adapted to survive harsh, rocky environments, showcasing its resilience and the splendor of mountain flora.
Strap- leaved daisy
Strap- leaved daisy is a perennial herbage known for its narrow, silver-haired foliage, which forms dense, ground-hugging rosettes. Its white, daisy-like flowers emerge on slender stalks and contrast sharply against the alpine environments it often inhabits. The foliage's silvery sheen and compact growth are adaptations to the harsh, wind-swept conditions it endures.
False spaniard
False spaniard features dense, silver-green, spear-shaped leaves forming a basal rosette. Its striking survival adaptation is the woolly underside of the leaves, which conserves moisture and protects against alpine chill. In summer, false spaniard blooms with yellow-centered, white daisy-like flowers perched atop long stalks, contrasting elegantly with harsh highland terrains.
Common shrub mountain daisy
Common shrub mountain daisy is a compact alpine herbaceous perennial known for its short-stemmed rosettes of leathery, silvery-green leaves. The foliage, adapted to harsh high altitude climates, is uniquely spoon-shaped with a felt-like underside. In summer, common shrub mountain daisy blooms with small, white daisy-like flowers on stalks, standing out amidst the rugged mountain terrain it calls home.
All Species of Mountain daisy
Sticky mountain daisy
Sticky mountain daisy
Sticky mountain daisy (Celmisia viscosa) is only rarely grown ornamentally but its low-growing mat-forming growth makes it a good ground cover for full sun placements. The common name sticky mountain daisy well describes this plant's sticky leaves, native mountain habitat.
Common mountain daisy
Common mountain daisy
Common mountain daisy is a hardy alpine perennial known for its delicate, slender appearance. Towering on long stalks, its white, daisy-like flowers bloom amidst a rosette of silvery-green foliage. This unique foliage helps common mountain daisy to reflect harsh sunlight and conserve water in its rocky mountainous habitat, showcasing the plant's adaptability to extreme conditions.
Cotton plant
Cotton plant
The leaf bases overlap and compact to form a stout pseudostem. The flower stems reach 30 cm tall and are densely covered with white hairs. A showy solitary flower head, 3 to 5 cm across, is borne at the end of each stem. The numerous ray florets are white and the disc florets yellow.
Celmisia discolor
Celmisia discolor
Celmisia discolor showcases a striking contrast with silvery-grey foliage and bright yellow daisy-like flowers atop long stems. This alpine perennial thrives in New Zealand's harsh mountainous terrain, its dense, hairy leaves forming a protective barrier against cold and desiccation. Its resilience and beauty make it a unique component of subalpine ecosystems.
White mountain daisy
White mountain daisy
White mountain daisy is a hardy perennial with silvery-grey, lance-shaped foliage that forms dense, ground-hugging rosettes. Its striking white to pale yellow daisy-like flowers rise on slender stems, contrasting the plush leaves. Native to alpine regions, white mountain daisy has adapted to survive harsh, rocky environments, showcasing its resilience and the splendor of mountain flora.
Strap- leaved daisy
Strap- leaved daisy
Strap- leaved daisy is a perennial herbage known for its narrow, silver-haired foliage, which forms dense, ground-hugging rosettes. Its white, daisy-like flowers emerge on slender stalks and contrast sharply against the alpine environments it often inhabits. The foliage's silvery sheen and compact growth are adaptations to the harsh, wind-swept conditions it endures.
False spaniard
False spaniard
False spaniard features dense, silver-green, spear-shaped leaves forming a basal rosette. Its striking survival adaptation is the woolly underside of the leaves, which conserves moisture and protects against alpine chill. In summer, false spaniard blooms with yellow-centered, white daisy-like flowers perched atop long stalks, contrasting elegantly with harsh highland terrains.
Common shrub mountain daisy
Common shrub mountain daisy
Common shrub mountain daisy is a compact alpine herbaceous perennial known for its short-stemmed rosettes of leathery, silvery-green leaves. The foliage, adapted to harsh high altitude climates, is uniquely spoon-shaped with a felt-like underside. In summer, common shrub mountain daisy blooms with small, white daisy-like flowers on stalks, standing out amidst the rugged mountain terrain it calls home.
Mountain daisy
Mountain daisy
Mountain daisy is a perennial herb distinguished by its silver-green, lance-shaped leaves forming a dense rosette. Its flora is noteworthy for the white, daisy-like flowers, with a yellow center, blooming atop slender, erect stems. Indigenous to rocky alpine regions, mountain daisy has adapted to survive harsh climates, the reflective foliage minimizing water loss and temperature fluctuations.
Lindsay's daisy
Lindsay's daisy
Lindsay's daisy is a perennial herb distinguished by its rosette of long, narrow leaves that boast a silvery underside contrasted with green above. This alpine beauty thrives in New Zealand's rugged mountain terrain, displaying large, solitary daisy-like flowers with a striking yellow center surrounded by white petals, often sought after by plant enthusiasts for its unique visual appeal in rock gardens.
Monro's mountain daisy
Monro's mountain daisy
Monro's mountain daisy presents as a resilient alpine herb with stout, silvery-green leaves that form a basal rosette. Its daisy-like white blossoms, centered with yellow, emerge on slender, upright stalks, adapted to the high UV exposure of its mountainous habitat. This distinct bloom pattern aids in pollinator attraction amidst the rugged terrain.
Hooker's mountain daisy
Hooker's mountain daisy
Hooker's mountain daisy is a hardy perennial showcasing a cluster of long, silvery-green leaves, adapted to resist alpine weather. Its striking white, daisy-like flowers bloom on tall stalks, attracting pollinators and highlighting its resilience amidst sparse mountain terrains. Recognizable for its woolly undersides, hooker's mountain daisy thrives in New Zealand's Southern Alps, nestling in rocky crevices for protection against harsh elements.
Dall's mountain daisy
Dall's mountain daisy
Dall's mountain daisy is a resilient alpine herb, distinguished by its rosette of lance-shaped, silvery-green leaves with downy undersides. Its striking feature is the solitary, daisy-like white flower atop a long, sturdy stem, reflecting its adaptation to the harsh, windswept habitats it calls home. This plant's tough foliage and elevated blossom are adept at withstanding low temperatures and limited soil.
Mountain daisy
Mountain daisy
Mountain daisy is a resilient perennial herb known for its compact rosettes of lanceolate leaves, which are silver-furred beneath. This adaptation reflects sunlight and reduces water loss, suiting it for alpine and subalpine terrains. Its solitary yellow daisy-like flowers rise on slender stalks, providing a stark contrast to the often harsh environments it thrives in.
Celmisia prorepens
Celmisia prorepens
Celmisia prorepens is a hardy alpine perennial with a creeping habit. Its silvery-green leaves form dense mats, providing insulation against harsh mountain climates. The white, daisy-like flowers rise on slender stalks, contrasting the foliage and attracting pollinators. This species thrives in rocky, well-drained soils, showcasing nature's resilience in extreme conditions.
Mark's celmisia
Mark's celmisia
Mark's celmisia is characterized by its rosette formation of long, narrow leaves which bear notable silver-white tomentum, providing insulation and water conservation in its alpine habitat. Its daisy-like flowers stand atop sturdy, erect stems, showcasing a ring of white ray florets encircling a yellow central disc. These vibrant blossoms contrast with the harsh mountainous terrain mark's celmisia endures.
Celmisia rigida
Celmisia rigida
Celmisia rigida is a hardy perennial with a tufted habit, showcasing rosettes of narrow, stiff, leathery leaves. Its endurance in alpine environments speaks to a robust nature, with white, daisy-like flowers on erect stems rising above its foliage in summer, adding a striking contrast to rugged mountain terrains.
Silvery cotton plant
Silvery cotton plant
Silvery cotton plant is a perennial herb with thick, leathery leaves that form a basal rosette. Its foliage, a glossy green on top and felt-like beneath, is highly adapted to its alpine habitat. This resilience against the elements is punctuated every spring by daisy-like flowers, each white with a sunny yellow center, perched atop robust, albeit short stems.
Celmisia ramulosa var. tuberculata
Celmisia ramulosa var. tuberculata
Celmisia ramulosa var. tuberculata is a perennial herb displaying a rosette of long, slender leaves with a unique silvery sheen, courtesy of fine hairs. It produces stems crowned with yellow, daisy-like flowers, adapting to its alpine environment with a hardy nature. The tuberous variety indicates a specialized adaptation for nutrient storage in its rugged habitat.
Thompson's mountain daisy
Thompson's mountain daisy
Thompson's mountain daisy is a hardy perennial known for its distinctive silvery foliage and large yellow-centered white daisy-like flowers. Thriving in alpine regions, this plant's dense, mat-forming growth habit helps it withstand harsh, windy conditions. Its leaves, often with a felt-like texture, provide both insulation from cold and defense against herbivory.
Green cushion mountain daisy
Green cushion mountain daisy
Green cushion mountain daisy is a hardy alpine perennial with a low-growing, rosette formation. Its bright white, daisy-like flowers bloom above a dense mat of silvery-green leaves. Adapted to its mountainous habitat, the fine hairs on its foliage protect against chill and high sunlight reflection. This plant thrives in rocky, well-drained soils and is often found decorating windswept slopes.
Celmisia major var. brevis
Celmisia major var. brevis
Celmisia major var. brevis (Celmisia major var. brevis) produces slender, silvery green leaves that shoot out in all directions from the root. The "brevis" in its Latin name means the plant is short, with leaves reaching only about 1.5 cm. Celmisia major var. brevis is only known to be naturally abundant in New Zealand's Mt. Egmont National Park.
Banks peninsula daisy
Banks peninsula daisy
Banks peninsula daisy is a perennial herb distinguished by its dense rosettes of silver-gray leaves, adapted to alpine conditions. Its distinctive white to pale yellow daisy-like flowers bloom atop slender stalks, contrasting the surrounding rugged terrain. This hardy species is a testament to resilience, thriving in the nutrient-poor soils and harsh climate of its native mountaintops.
Celmisia costiniana
Celmisia costiniana
Celmisia costiniana features narrow, leathery leaves with a distinctive silver sheen, a hallmark of its survival in rocky alpine environments. Its large, daisy-like white flowers bloom atop tall stems, contrasting against the harsh landscape. Adapted to high altitude, celmisia costiniana thrives where few other plants can, a testament to its resilience and specialized growth habits.
Celmisia vespertina
Celmisia vespertina
Celmisia vespertina is a resilient alpine perennial with a rosette of long, narrow green leaves. Its striking white daisy-like flowers, featuring yellow centers, bloom in late day, an adaptation that possibly evolved to optimize pollination in cooler, high-altitude conditions. The foliage may have a slightly furry texture, aiding in insulation against chilling mountain temperatures.
Petrie's mountain daisy
Petrie's mountain daisy
Petrie's mountain daisy is a hardy alpine perennial with striking silvery-green foliage forming dense rosettes. This species boasts daisy-like, white flower heads with yellow centers, blossoming in summer. Thriving in rocky, well-draining soils, petrie's mountain daisy is adapted to withstand the cold, harsh conditions of high altitudes, its reflective leaves minimizing water loss.
Mountain daisy
Mountain daisy
Mountain daisy is a resilient alpine perennial with a low-growing, clumping habit. It sports narrow, silver-green leaves that form a dense basal rosette. In late spring to summer, it produces striking, daisy-like white flowers with yellow centers, which stand out against rocky slopes and grassy knolls of its high-altitude habitats. Its foliage is often adapted to handle cold, windy conditions, conserving warmth and moisture.
Haast's mountain daisy
Haast's mountain daisy
Haast's mountain daisy is an alpine beauty with silvery foliage, a testament to its resilience against harsh mountain climates. Its large, daisy-like white flowers bloom above rosettes of leathery leaves, showcasing a classic contrast against rocky terrains. Haast's mountain daisy has adapted to thrive in New Zealand's Southern Alps, attracting pollinators even in sparse environments.
Egmont bog mountain daisy
Egmont bog mountain daisy
Egmont bog mountain daisy is a resilient alpine perennial, showcasing leathery green leaves with a silver underside. This adaptability grants it a stronghold amidst rocky terrains and harsh climates. Its white, daisy-like flowers bloom atop sturdy stems, exuding a simple elegance that belies its rugged survival traits. The plant's glandular hairs, which give it its name, possibly offer protection from pests and excess sunlight.
Mountain daisy
Mountain daisy
Mountain daisy is a perennial, alpine herb recognized for its tussock-like clumps of long, silvery-green leaves. The leaves' fine hairs and robust texture reflect adaptations to its harsh, mountainous habitats. Come summer, tall flower stalks bearing white, daisy-like blooms contrast its foliage, attracting pollinators and providing a delicate display against rugged terrains.
Celmisia glandulosa var. latifolia
Celmisia glandulosa var. latifolia
Celmisia glandulosa var. latifolia is characterized by lush, broad leaves with distinctively overlapping bases. Its creamy-white, daisy-like flowers boast a flourish of vibrant yellow centers. This variety thrives in alpine environments, where its glandular hairs possibly aid in deterring herbivores and minimizing water loss amidst rocky, exposed terrains.
Mountain daisy
Mountain daisy
Mountain daisy is a perennial herb characterized by its dense rosettes of narrow, leathery leaves and attractive daisy-like flowers with vibrant yellow centers and white to pale yellow petals. This alpine species thrives in rocky, well-drained soil, and its compact form offers protection against the harsh, windswept environments it inhabits.
Silver cushion mountain daisy
Silver cushion mountain daisy
Silver cushion mountain daisy (Celmisia argentea) is a cushion plant, growing in a low compact mat shaped like a stool cushion. Its gray-green succulent leaves grow in rosettes, making the plant appear to be formed by small green balls. Silver cushion mountain daisy grows in alpine regions of New Zealand.
Celmisia major
Celmisia major
Celmisia major, a striking perennial, is adorned with large, silvery-green leaves that have a leathery texture. The undersides are often white and woolly, a testament to its adaptability in alpine environments. In the wild, celmisia major flourishes in rocky areas, showcasing prominent daisy-like flowers with a sunny yellow center surrounded by white petals—evocative of the rugged landscapes it calls home.
Celmisia haastii var. tomentosa
Celmisia haastii var. tomentosa
Celmisia haastii var. tomentosa is a perennial herb bearing silvery, tomentose (fuzzy) leaves that form dense rosettes, adapting it to alpine environments by trapping warmth. Its white or cream daisy-like flowers bloom on long stalks, a striking contrast against the harsh, rocky terrains it typically inhabits.
Celmisia verbascifolia
Celmisia verbascifolia
Celmisia verbascifolia stands out with its large, woolly leaves and daisy-like white to pale yellow flowers. This sturdy mountain herb thrives in alpine areas, where its downy foliage provides protection from cold and desiccation. Dense rosettes often colonize rocky soils, showcasing celmisia verbascifolia's adaptability to harsh, windswept landscapes.
Mountain daisy
Mountain daisy
Mountain daisy is a hardy perennial known for its rosette-forming habit and striking, spear-shaped leaves with silver-furred undersides. Blossoming slender, white to pale yellow daisy-like flowers atop long stems, mountain daisy has evolved to thrive in alpine or subalpine conditions, signaling its resilience against cold and wind. Its unique foliage serves both to insulate against chill and conserve moisture, showcasing nature's adaptability.
Walker's mountain daisy
Walker's mountain daisy
Walker's mountain daisy is a hardy, perennial herb belonging to the daisy family. It thrives in alpine environments, where its silvery-green, narrow foliage forms dense rosettes. The resilience of walker's mountain daisy comes from its tightly packed leaves, which help it endure harsh, cold conditions. During flowering, observably tall stalks support striking daisy-like blooms, their vivid white petals framing yellow centers, characteristic of many in its genus.
Large mountain daisy
Large mountain daisy
Large mountain daisy boasts long, spear-like leaves with a silvery sheen, a hallmark of its resilience in alpine regions. This mountain dweller flourishes in rocky, well-drained soils, unfurling large, daisy-like white blooms that punctuate the greenery in summer, attracting pollinators and admirers alike.
Ngakawau gorge daisy
Ngakawau gorge daisy
Ngakawau gorge daisy, a resilient alpine species, thrives in rugged terrain, its silvery foliage forming a low cushion against harsh conditions. Vibrant yellow daisy-like flowers crown this clump, a stark contrast to the tough environment it calls home. Adaptations such as hairy leaves ensure survival amidst persistent cold and wind.
Whangarei heads daisy
Whangarei heads daisy
Whangarei heads daisy is a perennial herb recognizable by its narrow, grass-like leaves that form dense tussocks. Its foliage tends to spread out close to the ground, a strategy likely evolved to withstand the harsh, often alpine environments it inhabits. In summer, whangarei heads daisy bears white, daisy-like flowers on slender stalks, which contrast with the greenery beneath and attract a variety of pollinators.
Needle-leaved mountain daisy
Needle-leaved mountain daisy
Needle-leaved mountain daisy boasts narrow, larch-like leaves accented by distinctive white undersides, an adaptation to reflect intense sunlight in its alpine habitat. During the warmer months, it presents daisy-like flowers with sunny yellow centers and white rays, a high-altitude beacon for pollinators. This hardy perennial thrives amid rocky crevices, flaunting its resilience and beauty.
Celmisia du-rietzii
Celmisia du-rietzii
Celmisia du-rietzii is a hardy alpine perennial known for its rosettes of long, narrow silver-green leaves with finely toothed edges. Its capability to thrive in high-altitude rocky terrains reflects a resilience, with its solitary daisy-like white flowers emerging on tall stalks above the foliage, catching the eye of passersby in late summer.
Celmisia similis
Celmisia similis
Celmisia similis flourishes in alpine habitats, displaying a rosette of long, narrow leaves that often bear distinct white hairs underneath—adaptations likely promoting warmth retention and moisture conservation. Its striking daisy-like flowers, with yellow centers and white petals, emerge prominently above the foliage, attracting pollinators amidst rugged terrain.
Celmisia allanii
Celmisia allanii
Celmisia allanii is a perennial herb known for its rosettes of spoon-shaped, leathery leaves with furry undersides, a robust adaptation to its high-altitude habitats. Its white daisy-like flowers rise above the foliage on long stalks, blooming in summer and drawing a contrast against the alpine landscape while enticing pollinators.
Celmisia asteliifolia
Celmisia asteliifolia
Celmisia asteliifolia is a robust, evergreen perennial with elongated, leathery leaves that feature a distinctive silvery sheen, courtesy of fine, white hairs. Resilient to alpine climates, it produces striking daisy-like white flowers on solitary stems, which emerge primarily in the summertime, providing a sharp contrast to its dense, ground-hugging foliage mat.
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Dracaena
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Fig trees
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Brambles
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Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
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Nightshades
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Roses
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Oaks
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Key Facts About Mountain daisy
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Attributes of Mountain daisy
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen
Scientific Classification of Mountain daisy
Distribution of Mountain daisy
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Distribution Map of Mountain daisy
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Mountain daisy
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Mountain daisy is recognized for its adaptability to alpine and subalpine environments, requiring cool, free-draining soil and exposure to full sun or partial shade. Basic care involves ensuring adequate moisture while avoiding waterlogged conditions, particularly in winter. Seasonal considerations include protecting mountain daisy from excessive moisture during dormancy and providing extra insulation in colder climates. Common challenges are root rot, fungal diseases, and aphid infestations. Vigilance against these issues helps maintain healthy mountain daisy specimens.
How to Water Mountain daisy?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Mountain daisy?
How to Propagate Mountain daisy?
How to Plant Mountain daisy?
Exploring the Mountain daisy Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Sticky mountain daisy
Sticky mountain daisy (Celmisia viscosa) is only rarely grown ornamentally but its low-growing mat-forming growth makes it a good ground cover for full sun placements. The common name sticky mountain daisy well describes this plant's sticky leaves, native mountain habitat.
Common mountain daisy
Common mountain daisy is a hardy alpine perennial known for its delicate, slender appearance. Towering on long stalks, its white, daisy-like flowers bloom amidst a rosette of silvery-green foliage. This unique foliage helps common mountain daisy to reflect harsh sunlight and conserve water in its rocky mountainous habitat, showcasing the plant's adaptability to extreme conditions.
Cotton plant
The leaf bases overlap and compact to form a stout pseudostem. The flower stems reach 30 cm tall and are densely covered with white hairs. A showy solitary flower head, 3 to 5 cm across, is borne at the end of each stem. The numerous ray florets are white and the disc florets yellow.
Celmisia discolor
Celmisia discolor showcases a striking contrast with silvery-grey foliage and bright yellow daisy-like flowers atop long stems. This alpine perennial thrives in New Zealand's harsh mountainous terrain, its dense, hairy leaves forming a protective barrier against cold and desiccation. Its resilience and beauty make it a unique component of subalpine ecosystems.
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All Species of Mountain daisy
Sticky mountain daisy
Common mountain daisy
Cotton plant
Celmisia discolor
White mountain daisy
Strap- leaved daisy
False spaniard
Common shrub mountain daisy
Mountain daisy
Lindsay's daisy
Monro's mountain daisy
Hooker's mountain daisy
Dall's mountain daisy
Mountain daisy
Celmisia prorepens
Mark's celmisia
Celmisia rigida
Silvery cotton plant
Celmisia ramulosa var. tuberculata
Thompson's mountain daisy
Green cushion mountain daisy
Celmisia major var. brevis
Banks peninsula daisy
Celmisia costiniana
Celmisia vespertina
Petrie's mountain daisy
Mountain daisy
Haast's mountain daisy
Egmont bog mountain daisy
Mountain daisy
Celmisia glandulosa var. latifolia
Mountain daisy
Silver cushion mountain daisy
Celmisia major
Celmisia haastii var. tomentosa
Celmisia verbascifolia
Mountain daisy
Walker's mountain daisy
Large mountain daisy
Ngakawau gorge daisy
Whangarei heads daisy
Needle-leaved mountain daisy
Celmisia du-rietzii
Celmisia similis
Celmisia allanii
Celmisia asteliifolia
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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