Aciphylla monroi

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Aciphylla monroi
A small speargrass in flower
Aciphylla monroi in Kaikōura
Not Threatened
Not Threatened (NZ TCS)[1]
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Apiales
Family: Apiaceae
Genus: Aciphylla
Species:
A. monroi
Binomial name
Aciphylla monroi
Hook.f.

Aciphylla monroi, also known as little speargrass, is a species of speargrass endemic to New Zealand.[2][1][3]

It is a small speargrass with spiky leaves and white or yellow flowers.[1] The leaves are up to 18 cm (7.1 in) long and grey-green or yellowish.[4]

Range

It is endemic to New Zealand, and restricted to the South Island.[3]

Habitat

It is found in alpine areas.

Etymology

Conservation status

References

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