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Snow groundsel (Dolichoglottis)

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Snow groundsel

Found in the alpine areas of the South Island and Stewart Island, these tall daisies bloom in December and January with a burst of large white or yellow flowers. Although about 11% of New Zealand is above the bushline, over 600 native plant species are found in alpine areas.

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Carl Walrond, Natural environment – The bush and its plants, Te Ara – the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, https://teara.govt.nz/en/photograph/2684/snow-groundsel-dolichoglottis (accessed 4 June 2026).

Story by Carl Walrond, published 3 March 2009.