31. This climate has led to a xerophytic vegetation, including shrubs and tussock grass. 32. The Canterbury region's tussock plains in particular were suitable for extensive sheep farming. 33. Pupae form from mid April, low down deep within grass tussocks or dead leaves. 34. Subantarctic flora is dominated by the coastal tussock grass, that can grow up to. 35. Dense vegetation near creeks, thick grass tussocks , and caves are also used as dens. 36. These are Canterbury-Otago tussock grasslands dominated by the block mountains, upthrust schist mountains. 37. Four to seven tussock of grass. 38. Five to seven eggs are laid in a nest in a tussock or on the ground. 39. The lined nest is built amongst grass tussocks , and 4-11 eggs are laid. 40. They form tussocks or small hills.
