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| {{Short description|Species of plant}} '''''Aciphylla horrida''''' is a species of '']'', commonly known as giant speargrass, native to ]. | {{Short description|Species of plant}} '''''Aciphylla horrida''''' is a species of '']'', commonly known as giant speargrass, native to ]. | ||
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| | image = Aciphylla horrida W.R.B.Oliv. (AM AK366101-2).jpg | | image = Aciphylla horrida W.R.B.Oliv. (AM AK366101-2).jpg | ||
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| It is a large ] herb, growing up to {{cvt|1|m}} tall.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Aciphylla horrida |url=https://www.nzpcn.org.nz/flora/species/aciphylla-horrida/ |access-date=2024-12-18 |website=New Zealand Plant Conservation Network |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Aciphylla horrida W.R.B.Oliv. {{!}} Plants of the World Online {{!}} Kew Science |url=https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:837217-1 |access-date=2024-12-18 |website=Plants of the World Online |language=en}}</ref> It can be found as a single clump, or in a small group. | It is a large ] herb, growing up to {{cvt|1|m}} tall.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Aciphylla horrida |url=https://www.nzpcn.org.nz/flora/species/aciphylla-horrida/ |access-date=2024-12-18 |website=New Zealand Plant Conservation Network |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Aciphylla horrida W.R.B.Oliv. {{!}} Plants of the World Online {{!}} Kew Science |url=https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:837217-1 |access-date=2024-12-18 |website=Plants of the World Online |language=en}}</ref> It can be found as a single clump, or in a small group. | ||
| Its leaves are bright green and up to approximately {{cvt|80|cm}} long. Its flowering stem is stout and approximately {{cvt|150|cm}} tall. From November to January, this stem will produce numerous small flowers. It produces {{cvt|4|mm}} fruit from December to February.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |title=Flora of New Zealand {{!}} Taxon Profile {{!}} Aciphylla horrida |url=https://www.nzflora.info/factsheet/taxon/Aciphylla-horrida.html |access-date=2024-12-18 |website=www.nzflora.info}}</ref> | |||
| == Distribution == | == Distribution == | ||
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| == Conservation status == | == Conservation status == | ||
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As of 2023, its conservation status was Not Threatened.<ref name=":0" /> | ||
| == References == | == References == | ||
Revision as of 10:07, 18 December 2024
Species of plantAciphylla horrida is a species of Aciphylla, commonly known as giant speargrass, native to New Zealand.
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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. horrida |
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| Aciphylla horrida W.R.B.Oliv | |
Description
It is a large perennial herb, growing up to 1 m (3 ft 3 in) tall. It can be found as a single clump, or in a small group.
Its leaves are bright green and up to approximately 80 cm (31 in) long. Its flowering stem is stout and approximately 150 cm (59 in) tall. From November to January, this stem will produce numerous small flowers. It produces 4 mm (0.16 in) fruit from December to February.
Distribution
Aciphylla horrida is endemic to the South Island of New Zealand. It is found southwards of Mount Uriah and prefers higher rainfall areas, so is more common on the western side of the Southern Alps.
It grows in sub-alpine to low-alpine climates, and is common in areas where snow tussock is mixed with scrub or herbfield.
Conservation status
As of 2023, its conservation status was Not Threatened.
References
- ^ "Aciphylla horrida". New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
- ^ "Aciphylla horrida W.R.B.Oliv. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
- "Flora of New Zealand | Taxon Profile | Aciphylla horrida". www.nzflora.info. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
External links
Media related to Aciphylla horrida at Wikimedia Commons
