Aciphylla monroi, also known as little speargrass, is a species of speargrass endemic to New Zealand.
Description.
It is a small speargrass with spiky leaves and white or yellow flowers. The leaves are up to long and grey-green or yellowish.
Range.
It is endemic to New Zealand, and restricted to the South Island.
Habitat.
It is found in alpine areas.
Etymology.
"Aciphylla" comes from a combination of the Latin word acicula, or needle, and the Greek word phyllum, or leaf. Together, they mean needle-leaf.
"Monroi" was named for Sir David Monro, a New Zealand politician.
Conservation status.
As of 2023, its conservation status was assessed as "Not Threatened".