Bulbinella gibbsii var balanifera

Bulbinella gibbsii var balanifera photographed at Upper Hollyford Valley, Fiordland, South Island, New Zealand

Bulbinella gibbsii var balanifera is a yellow-flowered bulbous plant, with strap-like leaves growing up to 12 in (30 cm) tall. The green leaves are up to 1.2 in (3 cm) wide. The flowers are bright yellow, summer.

Bulbinella gibbsii var gibbsii is confined to Stewart Island, New Zealand. Bulbinella gibbsii var balanifera is found moist but well-drained rocky sites in the south of the North Island; and to the west of the South Island, in high rainfall areas, south of Arthur’s Pass, New Zealand.

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