Aciphylla scott-thomsonii

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Aciphylla scott-thomsonii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Apiales
Family: Apiaceae
Genus: Aciphylla
Species:
A. scott-thomsonii
Binomial name
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii

Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, also called giant speargrass or taramea, is a species of Aciphylla native to New Zealand.[1]

This herb forms large tussocks up to or exceeding 3 m (9.8 ft) high, with leaves 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in) in length.[2]

It produces yellow flowers.[1]

Distribution

It is endemic to the South Island of New Zealand. It usually grows in subalpine or subarctic areas.[3]

Conservation

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