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NZ Plants
Anisotome antipoda - megaherb
Celery family: Apiaceae
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Anisotome antipoda is a perennial herb with very large, finely divided leaves with narrow leaflets. This species is found on the Auckland, Campbell and Antipodes Islands.
A small endemic genus with about 16 species of mostly small alpine perennial herbs. Those found on the Subantarctic Islands have exceptionally large leaves and flowers and are referred to as megaherbs.
Vegetative characteristics |
Reproductive characteristics |
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Plant form: perennial herb to 2 m |
Arrangement of parts: symmetric |
Flower size: 3-5 mm diam |
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Leaf form: 10-60 cm leaves divided 3-4 times into narrow ultimate leaflets |
Sepals: 5 |
Leaf size: ultimate leaflets 10-30 mm |
Petals: 5, dark pink-magenta |
Leaf arrangement: basal, singly on stem |
Sexuality: unisexual |
Leaf attachment: sheath at leaf base; stipules |
Stamens: 5 |
Leaf margin: smooth |
Ovary: below petals |
Leaf surface: hairless |
Fruit: dry |
