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Alpine Mirror Plant

Coprosma montana Hillebr.
Alpine Mirror Plant
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Coprosma montana, known as the Alpine Mirror Plant, is a shrub or small tree in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Hawaii and grows at elevations between 6,000 and 10,000 feet. This species was first described in 1888 by Hillebr.

Description

Coprosma montana is a member of the Rubiaceae family and is commonly referred to as the Alpine Mirror Plant. It is indigenous to Hawaii and typically grows as a shrub or small tree in high-altitude environments. The species was formally published in 1888 by Hillebr. It is found naturally in the Hawaiian Islands and is adapted to the specific ecological conditions of its high-elevation habitat.

Other common names

Alpine Mirror Plantalpine mirrorplant

Distribution

Global · Hawaii

Synonyms

Coprosma montana var. crassaCoprosma montana var. orbicularisCoprosma montana var. typica

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