Flora of New Zealand Series

Stems rarely taller than 60 cm. Lvs sharply dentate; teeth often tipped with a spiny hair; midrib setulose beneath. Capsule obovoid, (10)-15-20 × (5)-10-15 mm; stigma rays 5-8-(10).

N.: Auckland, Rotorua, local; S.: Canterbury.

W. Mediterranean 1968

Waste places.

FL Oct-Nov-(Dec) FT (Oct)-Nov-Dec.