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Critter of the week Pleurophyllum speciosum AKA Giant Emperor Daisy

Our critter this week is the subantarctic megaherb Pleurophyllum speciosum AKA Giant Emperor Daisy, it’s on the $5 note and has recently started hiding from pigs on cliff faces.

Pleurophyllum speciosum flowering, Photo credit DOC Jane Gosden

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Pleurophyllum on Campbell island, Photo credit DOC Jane Gosden

Pleurophyllum speciosum - restricted to cliff face to avoid pigs, Credit Jane Gosden, DOC

Pleurophyllum juvenile, Photo credit DOC Jane Gosden

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