Pimelea lyallii
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Pimelea lyallii, commonly known as the southern sand daphne, is a species of small shrub of the family Thymelaeaceae.{{cite web|title=Pimelea lyallii|url=https://www.nzpcn.org.nz/flora/species/pimelea-lyallii/ |website=New Zealand Plant Conservation Network|access-date=17 November 2021}} It is endemic to New Zealand.
Description
Distribution and habitat
The species is endemic to New Zealand, and found only on the Foveaux Strait and Stewart Island / Rakiura coasts. The shrub grows in coastal sand dunes and is often found partially covered in sand.
Conservation status
Pimelea lyallii is classified as at risk under the New Zealand Threat Classification System (NZTCS) due to being naturally uncommon.
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Category:Endemic flora of New Zealand
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