New Zealand Plants

11009-65002 Pingao, or Golden sand sedge (Ficinia spiralis) is found only in New Zealand. Once this dune plant would have been found on almost every sandy beach, from Northland to Stewart Island and the Chathams. Today only a few remnant populations remain. Spirits Bay

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11009-65002 Pingao, or Golden sand sedge (Ficinia spiralis) is found only in New Zealand. Once this dune plant would have been found on almost every sandy beach, from Northland to Stewart Island and the Chathams. Today only a few remnant populations remain. Spirits Bay

65002 pingao Golden sand sedge Ficinia spiralis Desmoschoenus Spirits Bay