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| Aciphylla glaucescens | |
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| Aciphylla glaucescens in Burwood Bush (Red Tussock) Scientific Reserve | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Apiales |
| Family: | Apiaceae |
| Genus: | Aciphylla |
| Species: | A. glaucescens |
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| Aciphylla glaucescens W.R.B.Oliv | |
Aciphylla glaucescens is a species of Aciphylla native to New Zealand.
Description
This perennial herb forms a large tussock up to 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in) tall. It’s leaves are greyish-green and droopy, and are up to 1.5 m (4 ft 11 in) long.
It can be found on it's own or in a group.
It produces flowering stems up to 2 m (6 ft 7 in) high, with the female plant producing denser flower clusters. It flowers from November to January, and fruits from December to February (though this can extend to June).
Distribution
It is endemic to New Zealand, and is found on both the North and South Islands. It grows in temperate areas, ranging from Mount Hikurangi in the North Island to the Dunsdale - Riverton area in the South Island.
It is found in coastal to low-alpine habitats, including along streams, in banks or depressions, in mixed tussock-scrub, and in grassland.
Conservation
As of 2023, it’s conservation status was Not Threatened.
References
- ^ "Aciphylla glaucescens". New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
- ^ "Aciphylla glaucescens W.R.B.Oliv". Flora of New Zealand Series. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
- ^ "Aciphylla glaucescens W.R.B.Oliv. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2024-12-19.