Aciphylla glaucescens
Aciphylla glaucescens is a species of Aciphylla endemic to New Zealand.
Description
This perennial herb forms a large tussock up to tall. Its leaves are greyish-green and droopy, and are up to long.It can be found on its own or in a group.
It produces flowering stems up to high, with the female plant producing denser flower clusters. It flowers from November to January, and fruits from December to February.
Distribution
It is endemic to New Zealand, and is found on both the North and South Islands. It grows in temperate areas, ranging from Mount Hikurangi in the North Island to the Dunsdale - Riverton area in the South Island.It is found in coastal to low-alpine habitats, including along streams, in banks or depressions, in mixed tussock-scrub, and in grassland.