Aciphylla congesta Cheeseman

Family: Apiaceae

Description: Tufted herb forming clumps to 30 cm diam

Habitat: High rainfall fellfield, particularly where snow accumulates and exposed sites

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Form of cushion TC Tufted cushion, densely caespitose
Compactness 0_1 Intermediate
Variability 0 No variability
Root system P Single pivotal root
Woodiness 1 Woody at base
Thorniness 1 Yes
Succulence 0 No
Flowers 1 Short peduncle

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