Coprosma niphophila explained

Coprosma niphophila, the creeping coprosma, is a shrub native to Australia and the south island of New Zealand. The specific epithet (niphophila) is derived from ancient Greek meaning "snow-loving", referring to the alpine habitat of this plant.^[1] The type specimen was collected near the Upper Blue Lake Cirque near Mount Kosciuszko, New South Wales.^{[2] [3]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Coprosma niphophila. New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. 2021-09-12.
2. Web site: Coprosma niphophila. T.A. James. New South Wales Flora Online. 2021-09-12.
3. Web site: Coprosma niphophila. Vascular Plants Australian Plant Name Index (APNI). 2021-09-12.