Raoulia
Raoulia
Genus of plants
Raoulia is a genus of New Zealand plants in the tribe Gnaphalieae within the family Asteraceae.[2][3]
Many Raoulia species grow in alpine areas, forming very fine and dense growths.[4] These compact growths form large amorphous cushion-like masses with only the growing tips visible. Due to their shape and form, the plant clusters resemble sheep from afar, this giving them their alternate name, vegetable sheep.[5]
The range of some species, such as Raoulia beauverdii, includes coastal places.[6]