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Geum talbotianum |
Geum talbotianum, also known as the Tasmanian snowrose, is a perennial rosette herb endemic to Tasmanian and confined to the high rocky places of Tasmania's Southern mountains.
Characteristics
editGeum talbotianum is a small conspicuous herb characterized by broad kidney shaped leaves (5-10cm wide) which are wrinkled on the upper surface. The leaves are covered in a layer of fine hairs and protrude on stalks from the base of the plant[1]. Flowers are large (4-5cm across) and white, appearing on the ends of long peduncles in late December to early March[2]. Fruits are a red, fleshy berry[3][4].
Distribution
editThe distributional range of G. talbotianum is limited to high alpine areas in Southwest Tasmania[2]. Here it can be found sheltering from the harsh weather in cracks and crevices provided by rocky outcrops. Some key locations where this species can be found are Adamsons Peak, Mt Anne, Western Arthurs, Mt La Perouse, Mt Piction and the Devils Backbone in the Hartz Mountains National Park[3].
References
edit- ^ Kirkpatrick, JB (1997). Alpine Tasmania. Melbourne: Oxford University Press. ISBN 019553753X.
- ^ a b "Geum talbotianum (tasmanian snowrose): Species Management Profile for Tasmania's Threatened Species". Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment, Tasmania. Retrieved 5 March 2015.
- ^ a b "Geum talbotianum Notesheet" (PDF). Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment, Tasmania. Retrieved 5 March 2015.
- ^ Curtis, WM; Morris, DI (1975). The Students Flora of Tasmania: Part 1. Hobart: Government Printer.