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Aciphylla
Aciphylla is a genus of about 40 species of herbaceous plants in the family Apiaceae, all but two of them endemic to New Zealand (the remaining two species are found only in Australia). They range from small cushion plants to tall flower spikes surrounded by rosettes of stiff, pointed leaves, the latter probably adaptations to prevent browsing by moa. Their common name is speargrass or Spaniard. Most Aciphylla species preferred habitats are in subalpine or alpine habitats in the South Island. Fragrant oil extracted from some large species, known as taramea, is still used as a perfume by Māori.

Aciphylla colensoi
species of plant

Aciphylla aurea
species of Aciphylla

Aciphylla dieffenbachii
species of plant
Aciphylla subflabellata
species of plant

Aciphylla traversii
species of plant
Aciphylla congesta
species of plant
Aciphylla glaucescens
species of plant
Aciphylla anomala
species of plant
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii
species of plant
Aciphylla monroi
species of plant
Aciphylla glacialis
species of plant
Aciphylla squarrosa
species of plant
Aciphylla horrida
species of plant
Aciphylla takahea
species of plant
Aciphylla ferox
species of plant