Montitega

Montitega is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the family Ericaceae.

Habitat
From sea level to alpine zones on poorly drained ground or peat bogs amongst other cushion-plants, shrubs and grasses. In northern part of its range this species is strictly alpine.

Distribution
Indigenous. Australia (Tasmania) and New Zealand (North, South and Stewart Islands).

Flowering

 * Flowering time: January – March
 * Flowering color: white
 * Fruiting: January – April

Species

 * Montitega dealbata (R.Br.) C.M.Weiller