Griselinia | |
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Griselinia littoralis foliage and flowers | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Apiales |
Family: | Griseliniaceae Takht.[1] |
Genus: | Griselinia G.Forst. |
Type species | |
Griselinia lucida J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.[2]
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Species | |
Griselinia carlomunozii |
Griselinia is a genus of seven species of shrubs and trees, with a highly disjunct distribution native to New Zealand and South America. It is a classic example of the Antarctic flora. It is the sole genus in the family Griseliniaceae. In the past it was often placed in Cornaceae but differs from that in many features.