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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 | |
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. It’s 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, it’s 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.