Aciphylla congesta
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| Aciphylla congesta | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Apiales |
| Family: | Apiaceae |
| Genus: | Aciphylla |
| Species: | A. congesta |
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| Aciphylla congesta | |
Aciphylla congesta is a species of flowering plant in the genus Aciphylla endemic to New Zealand.[1][3] It was first described by Thomas Frederic Cheeseman in 1914.[4][2]
It is a tufted herb that forms clumps of leaves up to 60 centimetres (24 inches) across.[5] It produces globular heads ('snowballs') of creamy white flowers on a stout but long fleshy stalk.[3][5] Flowers are produced by both the male and female plants.[5]
It is endemic to New Zealand, and can be found in the southwest of the South Island (in south Westland, western Otago, north-western Southland, and Fiordland).[3][5] It is found from 1,200 to 2,000 metres.[3][5]
It is found in fellfields with high rainfall, exposed slopes, and snow accumulation.[3]
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