Dolichoglottis lyallii


Dolichoglottis lyallii, the yellow snow margueritte, is a species of flowering plant, endemic to New Zealand.

Description

Dolichoglottis lyallii has yellow ligules, up to 2.5 cm long, and the capitulum appears entirely yellow. It is a tall flower, growing up to 50 cm. The leaves are long and grass-like.
Dolichoglottis lyallii is a rhizomatous geophyte, and a perennial plant.

Distribution and habitat

Dolichoglottis lyallii is native to the South Island and Stewart Island.

Etymology

The specific epithet, lyallii is named for David Lyall.