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| ⚫ | '''''Aciphylla ferox |
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| ⚫ | '''''Aciphylla ferox''''', also called '''fierce speargrass''' or '''taramea''', is a species of '']'' native to ].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Aciphylla ferox |url=https://www.nzpcn.org.nz/flora/species/aciphylla-ferox/ |access-date=2024-12-18 |website=New Zealand Plant Conservation Network |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Flora of New Zealand {{!}} Taxon Profile {{!}} Aciphylla ferox |url=https://www.nzflora.info/factsheet/taxon/Aciphylla-ferox.html |access-date=2024-12-18 |website=www.nzflora.info}}</ref> | ||
| == Description == | == Description == | ||
| This large ] herb forms stout tussocks up to {{cvt|1|m}} high.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Aciphylla ferox W.R.B.Oliv. {{!}} Plants of the World Online {{!}} Kew Science |url=https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:837209-1 |access-date=2024-12-18 |website=Plants of the World Online |language=en}}</ref> | This large ] herb forms stout tussocks up to {{cvt|1|m}} high.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Aciphylla ferox W.R.B.Oliv. {{!}} Plants of the World Online {{!}} Kew Science |url=https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:837209-1 |access-date=2024-12-18 |website=Plants of the World Online |language=en}}</ref> | ||
| It can be found both as single plant or as part of a small group. |
It can be found both as single plant or as part of a small group. Its leaves are {{cvt|40|cm}} long. | ||
| The male plant produces stout flowering stems, with yellow flowers appearing from November through to January or February. It fruits from January to March.<ref name=":0" /> | The male plant produces stout flowering stems, with yellow flowers appearing from November through to January or February. It fruits from January to March.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
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| == Conservation == | == Conservation == | ||
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As of 2023, its conservation status was Not Threatened.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
| == References == | == References == | ||
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Species of plant
| Aciphylla ferox | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Apiales |
| Family: | Apiaceae |
| Genus: | Aciphylla |
| Species: | A. ferox |
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| Aciphylla ferox W.R.B.Oliv | |
Aciphylla ferox, also called fierce speargrass or taramea, is a species of Aciphylla native to New Zealand.
Description
This large perennial herb forms stout tussocks up to 1 m (3 ft 3 in) high.
It can be found both as single plant or as part of a small group. Its leaves are 40 cm (16 in) long.
The male plant produces stout flowering stems, with yellow flowers appearing from November through to January or February. It fruits from January to March.
Distribution
It is endemic to the South Island of New Zealand. It is found between Nelson and North Canterbury.
It grows in low alpine areas, and is common in subalpine scrub, areas of mixed snow tussock and scrub, grasslands, and herbfields.
Conservation
As of 2023, its conservation status was Not Threatened.
References
- ^ "Aciphylla ferox". New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
- ^ "Flora of New Zealand | Taxon Profile | Aciphylla ferox". www.nzflora.info. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
- "Aciphylla ferox W.R.B.Oliv. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2024-12-18.