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Apodasmia similis

Apodasmia similis (Edgar) B.G.Briggs & L.A.S.Johnson
Apodasmia similis
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Apodasmia similis, known as oioi or jointed wire rush, is a plant species endemic to New Zealand. It is found in coastal areas, as well as around peat bogs and hot springs. This species is part of the Restionaceae family and is native to the Chatham Islands, as well as the North and South Islands of New Zealand. It flowers from October to December and produces fruit from December to March.

Description

Apodasmia similis is a member of the Restionaceae family and is native to New Zealand. It is found in the Chatham Islands, as well as the North and South Islands. The plant is typically found in coastal habitats, as well as in peat bogs and near hot springs. It is known by the common names oioi and jointed wire rush. The species flowers from October to December and bears fruit from December to March.

Distribution

Chatham Is. · New Zealand North · New Zealand South

Synonyms

Leptocarpus similisLeptocarpus simplex var. fasciculatus

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