Gratiola sexdentata

Gratiola sexdentata is a plant species found in New Zealand, specifically on both the North and South Islands. It is part of the Plantaginaceae family, a group of flowering plants commonly known as the plantain family. The species was formally described in 1838 by A.Cunn. This plant is one of several species within the genus Gratiola, which is characterized by its typically small, herbaceous growth form and bilaterally symmetrical flowers. The species name 'sexdentata' refers to a morphological feature, likely describing a six-toothed structure. No further details on its ecology or specific habitat preferences are provided in the source data.