| Aciphylla monroi | |
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| Aciphylla monroi in Kaikōura | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Apiales |
| Family: | Apiaceae |
| Genus: | Aciphylla |
| Species: | A. monroi |
| Binomial name | |
| Aciphylla monroi Hook.f. | |
Aciphylla monroi, also known as little speargrass, is a species of speargrass endemic to New Zealand. [2] [1] [3]
It is a small speargrass with spiky leaves and white or yellow flowers. [1] The leaves are up to 18 cm (7.1 in) long and grey-green or yellowish. [4]
It is endemic to New Zealand, and restricted to the South Island. [3]
It is found in alpine areas.
Aciphylla comes from a combination of the Latin word acicula, or needle, and the Greek word phyllum, or leaf. Together, they mean needle-leaf.
Monroi was named for Sir David Monro, a New Zealand politician. [1]
As of 2023, its conservation status was assessed as "Not Threatened". [1]
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