Montitega Explained
Montitega is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Ericaceae.[1]
Habitat
From sea level to alpine zones on poorly drained ground or peat bogs amongst other cushion-plants, shrubs and grasses. In northern part of its range this species is strictly alpine.[2]
Distribution
Indigenous. Australia (Tasmania) and New Zealand (North, South and Stewart Islands).
Flowering
- Flowering time: January – March
- Flowering color: white
- Fruiting: January – April
Species
Notes and References
- Web site: Montitega C.M.Weiller Plants of the World Online Kew Science . Plants of the World Online . 24 May 2021 . en.
- Web site: Montitega dealbata. 2021-07-01. New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. en.