Montitega

Montitega is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Ericaceae.

Habitat From sea level to alpine zones on poorly drained ground or peat bogs amongst other cushion-plants, shrubs and grasses. In northern part of its range this species is strictly alpine.

Distribution Indigenous. Australia (Tasmania) and New Zealand (North, South and Stewart Islands).

Flowering

Flowering time: January – March Flowering color: white Fruiting: January – April

Species Montitega dealbata (R.Br.) C.M.Weiller

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