''Raoulia'' is a
genus of
New Zealand plants in the tribe
Gnaphalieae within the family
Asteraceae.
Many ''Raoulia'' species grow in alpine areas, forming very fine and dense growths. These compact growths form large amorphous cushion-like masses with only the growing tips visible. Due to their shape and form, the plant clusters resemble sheep from afar, this giving them their alternate name, vegetable sheep.
The range of some species, such as ''
Raoulia beauverdii
''Raoulia'' is a genus of New Zealand plants in the tribe Gnaphalieae within the family Asteraceae.
Many ''Raoulia'' species grow in alpine areas, forming very fine and dense growths. These compact growths form large amorphous cushion-like mass ...
'', includes coastal places.
Taxonomy
; Species
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; Formerly included[
* '']Argyrotegium mackayi
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plant with silver-gray, almost moss-like, foliage.
* sun: full sun, part shade
* height: 2 inches
* width: spreads to around 1 ft.
* water: regular
* hardiness: 20 °F according to one source, 35 degrees F according to another
* heat tolerance: unknown
See also
* Vegetable Lamb of Tartary (mythological plant)
References
Endemic flora of New Zealand
Asteraceae genera
Gnaphalieae
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