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Modiola caroliniana
Modiola is a monotypic genus of plants in the mallow family containing the single species Modiola caroliniana, which is known by several common names. It is a creeping perennial which is probably native to South America but which is widely naturalized throughout the tropical and warmer temperate world, Including NZ. Spotted at Queen Elizabeth park, Kapiti coast.
Spotted on Nov 11, 2012
Submitted on Nov 25, 2012
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Thank you, dear @Maria dB for your comment, it took me hours to find the ID...But it totally worths it :)
pretty flower