Story: Subantarctic islands

Ross lily (4th of 5)

Ross lily

The yellow-flowering Ross lily (Bulbinella rossii) is one of the most prominent megaherbs on Campbell Island, because it was unpalatable to sheep. It has large fleshy leaves and is also found on the Auckland Islands.

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Jock Phillips, 'Subantarctic islands - Land and plants', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/photograph/38504/ross-lily (accessed 28 March 2024)

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