Aciphylla leighii Allan 1961 Flora of New Zealand

Family: Apiaceae

Description: Stock stout, multicipital, producing approximate rosettes c. 7 cm. diam.; taproot stout, deeply descending, forming circular patches up to six feet in diameter

Habitat: scree terraces

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Form of cushion C Hemispherical (dome shaped) cushion
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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