Story: Alpine plants

Black scree daisy (3rd of 3)

Black scree daisy

Found on alpine screes of Marlborough and Canterbury, the scree button daisy (Leptinella atrata) is notable for its dark purple flowers.

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Hugh Wilson, 'Alpine plants - Alpine rock vegetation', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/photograph/11038/black-scree-daisy (accessed 29 March 2024)

Story by Hugh Wilson, published 24 Sep 2007