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Pseudopanax linearis

Pseudopanax linearis (Hook.f.) K.Koch ex Allan
Pseudopanax linearis
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Pseudopanax linearis (Hook.f.) K.Koch ex Allan is a heteroblastic shrub or small tree from the Araliaceae family, native to the South Island of New Zealand. It occurs in subalpine scrub and high-altitude forest habitats, primarily west of the Southern Alps.

Description

Pseudopanax linearis is a member of the Araliaceae family and is endemic to the South Island of New Zealand. It is commonly found in subalpine scrub and high-altitude forest ecosystems, typically in regions west of the Southern Alps. The species exhibits heteroblastic growth patterns, a characteristic feature of some members of the genus Pseudopanax.

Distribution

New Zealand South

Synonyms

Nothopanax linearisPanax linearis

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