Antarctic flora
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Antarctic flora are a distinct community of vascular plants which evolved millions of years ago on the supercontinent of Gondwana. As of 2025, species of Antarctica flora resided on several now separa
Nothofagus fusca, New Zealand
Nothofagus antarctica, Chile and Argentina
Podocarpus laetus (Hall's tōtara), a species of podocarp from New Zealand
Deschampsia antarctica at Collins Glacier, Antarctica. This species is one of only two flowering plants native to Antarctica, the other one being the Antarctic pearlwort (Colobanthus quitensis).
Deschampsia antarctica
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Deschampsia antarctica, the Antarctic hair grass, is one of two vascular flowering plants native to Antarctica, the other being Colobanthus quitensis.
Antarctic flora
…Species of moss endemic to Antarctica include Schistidium antarctici, Coscinodon lawianus, and Sarconeurum glaciale. Just two native flowering plants, Deschampsia antarctica (Antarctic hair grass) and Colobanthus quitensis (Antarctic pearlwort), are found on the northern and western parts of the Antarctic Peninsula. The…
Deschampsia antarctica
An early illustration of the species under its previous name Aira antarctica