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Aciphylla monroi Hook.fil. is a plant in the Apiaceae family, order Apiales, kingdom Plantae. Not known to be toxic.

Photo of Aciphylla monroi Hook.fil. (Aciphylla monroi Hook.fil.)
Plantae

Aciphylla monroi Hook.fil.

Aciphylla monroi Hook.fil.

Aciphylla monroi is a small spiky-leaved speargrass endemic to New Zealand's South Island alpine areas.

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Family
Genus
Aciphylla
Order
Apiales
Class
Magnoliopsida
⚠️ Toxicity Note

Insufficient toxicity evidence; avoid direct contact and ingestion.

About Aciphylla monroi Hook.fil.

Nomenclature and Taxon Identity

Aciphylla monroi Hook.fil. is a small species of speargrass.

Foliage Characteristics

It has spiky, grey-green or yellowish leaves that can grow up to 18 cm (7.1 in) long, and produces white or yellow flowers.

Geographic Distribution

This species is endemic to New Zealand, where it is restricted to the South Island.

Habitat

It grows in alpine habitat areas.

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Taxonomy

Plantae Tracheophyta Magnoliopsida Apiales Apiaceae Aciphylla

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Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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