Ranunculus lyallii
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Ranunculus lyallii (Mountain Buttercup, Mount Cook Buttercup, or erroneously, "Mount Cook Lily"), is a species of Ranunculus (buttercup), endemic to New Zealand, where it occurs on South Island and Stewart Island at altitudes of 700–1,500 m.[1][2]
It is a herbaceous perennial plant growing to 60–100 cm tall (the largest species of buttercup), with a stout rhizome. The leaves are glossy dark green, peltate, 15–40 cm diameter. The flowers are 5–8 cm diameter, with 10–20 white petals and numerous yellow stamens; flowering is from late spring to early summer.[1][2]
Notable sites for the species include Mount Cook National Park[3] and in other alpine areas of including the area around Arthur's Pass.
[edit] References
- ^ a b Ranunculaceae Society: Ranunculus lyallii
- ^ a b Alpine Plants of New Zealand: Ranunculus lyallii
- ^ Virtual New Zealand: photos
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 Plants growing in arctic-alpine scrub |
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