About Aciphylla dieffenbachii (F.Muell.) Kirk
Aciphylla dieffenbachii is a small perennial plant. It grows in clusters of soft, drooping leaves that divide into blue-green leaflets reaching up to 0.7 m (2 ft 4 in) long. This species produces a distinct upright flowering stem that can grow up to 1 m (3 ft 3 in) tall. Yellow flowers bloom from November to February, and golden-yellow fruit develops from January to June, maturing to a light brown-grey color. It has a robust, deep taproot, and will exude sticky white latex if damaged. This species is endemic to the Chatham Islands. Within the Chatham Islands archipelago, it has been recorded on Chatham, Pitt, Mangere, Little Mangere, and South East (Rangatira) islands, as well as some of the Murumuru stacks and islets. It grows exclusively in coastal areas. It is also cultivated, and can be found growing in gardens on mainland New Zealand.
