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Aciphylla squarrosa
Speargrass
Evergreen perennial
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The Aciphylla squarrosa plant species is found in New Zealand. It is a member of the Umbelliferae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Speargrass.

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Latin Name:  Aciphylla squarrosa
Common Name:  Speargrass
Family:  Umbelliferae
Author:  Forst.&Forst.f.
 
Known Hazards:  None known
 
Mature Height:  2.5   Mature Width:  1.5
 
Habitat:  Found from sea-level to montane areas in North and South Islands to latitude 41° 30' south[44].



Edible Uses:  Root - cooked. Aromatic[173]. A very good taste[177, 183]. The resin is used as a chewing gum[173]. Shoots and young stems[173]. No further details.

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The information above has been supplied solely via the hard work and dedication of the team at 'Plants for a Future'.
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