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Aciphylla scott-thomsonii
Scientific classification Edit this 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

Aciphylla scott-thomsonii, also called giant speargrass or taramea, is a species of Aciphylla native to New Zealand.[1]

Description

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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.[2]

It produces yellow flowers.[1]

Distribution

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It is endemic to the South Island of New Zealand. It usually grows in subalpine or subarctic areas.[3]

Conservation

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As of 2023, its conservation status was Not Threatened.[1]

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Aciphylla scott-thomsonii". New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
  2. ^ "Flora of New Zealand | Taxon Profile | Aciphylla scott-thomsonii". www.nzflora.info. Retrieved 2024-12-18.
  3. ^ "Aciphylla scott-thomsonii Cockayne & Allan | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". Plants of the World Online. Retrieved 2024-12-18.