Haastia Pulvinaris (Noun)
Meaning
Cushion-forming New Zealand herb having leaves densely covered with tawny hairs.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The unique Haastia pulvinaris plant grew among the rocky terrain of the New Zealand mountains, its leaves densely covered with tawny hairs giving it a distinct appearance.
- This type of cushion-forming herb adapted to the harsh alpine conditions found only in certain parts of New Zealand is known as Haastia pulvinaris.
- Haastia pulvinaris plants are widely distributed in dry mountainous regions, where drought-tolerant species dominate.
- During a field study, researchers observed that Haastia pulvinaris had a very slow growth rate compared to other alpine species.
- Haastia pulvinaris relies on its densely tawny-haired leaves to protect itself from extreme temperatures found in New Zealand alpine environments.