Abstract
Taxonomic history, growth habit and life form are described for Gnaphalium section Euchiton in New Zealand. The floristic account which follows includes a key to the 11 species, 2 subspecies and 2 varieties together with diagnosis, description, reasoned synonymy and notes on habitats, variation and New Zealand distribution for each taxon. New taxa are Gnaphalium limosum, G. audax, G. audax subsp. ruahinicum, G.delicatum and G. ensifer, G. paludosum var. polylepis is a new name. Morphological relationships and geographical distributions within Euchiton are discussed. An index to New Zealand Gnaphalium synonymy completes the treatment.