Anisotome filifolia

Anisotome filifolia is a species of flowering plant, endemic to New Zealand. Its seeds are wind-dispersed, and is montane.

Description

A small plant, growing up to 30cm in height, with very thin pinnae.

The rust Puccinia namua grows exclusively on this species. Hares also browse on it.

Filifolia means 'thread-leaves' in Latin, which can be translated as 'thread-leaved'.