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Species of plant
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii | |
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Scientific 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 Cockayne & Allan |
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, also called giant speargrass or taramea, is a species of Aciphylla native to New Zealand.
Description
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.
It produces yellow flowers.
Distribution
It is endemic to the South Island of New Zealand. It usually grows in subalpine or subarctic areas.
Conservation
As of 2023, its conservation status was Not Threatened.
Gallery
References
- ^ "Aciphylla scott-thomsonii". New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
- "Flora of New Zealand | Taxon Profile | Aciphylla scott-thomsonii". www.nzflora.info. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
- "Aciphylla scott-thomsonii Cockayne & Allan | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
Taxon identifiers | |
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Aciphylla scott-thomsonii |
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