Chionochloa pallens
| Chionochloa pallens | |
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| Chionochloa pallens in Tararua Forest Park | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Poales |
| Family: | Poaceae |
| Genus: | Chionochloa |
| Species: | C. pallens |
| Binomial name | |
| Chionochloa pallens Zotov | |
Chionochloa pallens, or mid-ribbed snow tussock, is a species of grass, endemic to New Zealand.[2] It is a tall species with pink inflorescence.[3] However, descriptions of the nominate subspecies note that it is stout.[4] It is found on both the North and South Island.[5]
References
- ^ "NZTCS". nztcs.org.nz. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
- ^ "Chionochloa pallens subsp. pallens". New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
- ^ "Flora of New Zealand | Taxon Profile | Chionochloa pallens". www.nzflora.info. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
- ^ "Chionochloa pallens Zotov subsp. pallens - Biota of NZ". Biota of NZ. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
- ^ "Chionochloa pallens Zotov - Biota of NZ". Biota of NZ. Retrieved 9 August 2025.