Speargrass (45/2613)

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The needle-like leaves of speargrass are sharp, but not enough to deter introduced hares which heavily browse these plants.

Scientific name
Aciphylla squarrosa
Common names
Speargrass
Location
Upper Ripia River, Hawke's Bay
Photo ID
27386