Most, but not all, of the native Aciphyllas are wickedly spiky. Here’s some from the native area of Dunedin Botanic Garden, New Zealand. First two taken by me, and the last two taken by Nigel in a different area, on 25 October 2020. Aka wild spaniard or speargrass.
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Text by Liz, photos by Liz and Nigel; Exploring Colour (2020)
Exploring Colour 
This is New Zealand’s answer to all the spiky, spiny, prickly things in Texas. Too bad we didn’t see it on either of our trips.
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You can see Aciphylla species on the roadside along higher country roads in inland Otago – generally they’re around if you can also see tussock grasses. Easiest seen when they have flower heads!
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As much as we wanted to, we couldn’t be everyplace at once.
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Of course, but something to bear in mind while planning your next NZ trip 🙂
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Spiky in just appearance or threatening a nice gashed leg also? They do look formidable.
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Back in the 1800s there was lots of speargrass. Very damaging to men and horses alike. Every pointed tip is needle-sharp. Really nasty!
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Got to watch one’s step around them.
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I had one plant of a very small species in a garden once … ouch! That thing was wicked to hand-weed!!!
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Probably like repotting a cactus.
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Fiercely beautiful.
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hahaha! perfect choice of words 🙂
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It’s good to see this once more, and thanks again for helping me to identify the ones I found near Wanaka recently.
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