Commonly known as pinatoro, this native ground cover creates a carpet like appearance with small white flowers flourishing from October through to January. The larger detailing sets it apart from more commonly seen ground covers such as the moss looking plant, Scleranthus biflorus. The upright finger like tendrils add an interesting cushion like element. The 'species' name (second part of the latin name, the first being the genus), being prostrata illustrates the low lying form of the plant, especially relative to other Pimelia species. This example was found on the southern coast of the Wellington region, while not commonly used as a landscaping plant (although it has great potential as a form giving plant), it is not uncommon in coastal areas of the North Island and upper South Island.
