The critically endangered sand gentian, Sebaea ovata, is now only found in two sites within New Zealand. It only survives in habitat within newly-formed dune hollows behind frontal dunes. In the Wanganui area special scrapes behind the dune have been established so this plant may survive.
BILL FAIRWEATHER
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Forest and Bird, Issue 306, 1 November 2002, Page 19
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48The critically endangered sand gentian, Sebaea ovata, is now only found in two sites within New Zealand. It only survives in habitat within newly-formed dune hollows behind frontal dunes. In the Wanganui area special scrapes behind the dune have been established so this plant may survive. BILL FAIRWEATHER Forest and Bird, Issue 306, 1 November 2002, Page 19
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