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NZ Plants
Anisotome latifolia - megaherb
Celery family: Apiaceae
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Plant
Tui De Roy
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Foliage
Tui De Roy
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Anistome latifolia is a perennial herb with large leaves. Its leaves are less dissected and with broader leaflets than those of Anisotome antipoda.
Anistome latifolia is endemic to the Auckland and Campbell Islands.
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: 30-60 cm leaves divided 2 times into broad, pointed leaflets |
Sepals: 5 |
Leaf size: 10-60 cm |
Petals: 5, white-pink |
Leaf arrangement: basal, singly on stem |
Sexuality: unisexual |
Leaf attachment: sheath at leaf base; stipules |
Stamens: 5 |
Leaf margin: toothed |
Ovary: below petals |
Leaf surface: hairless |
Fruit: dry |
