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Frost Flat

Frost flats are a rare vegetation type that grows in areas of cold air ponding. Generally dominated by monoao, these are species poor ecosystems which have evolved to cope with often severe frosts throughout the year.

Scientific name:	Dracophyllum subulatum
Common name(s):	monoao
Location:	Rangitaiki Conservation Area, NZ
Photo ID:	L-9-0076
Keywords:	Epacridaceae ; Dracophyllum ; scrub