Medicinal Native Plants of New Zealand
Tikumu
Maori name: Tikumu Common names: Cotton plant, Shepherd’s daisy Botanical names: Celmisia spectabilis/coriacea Origin and general information: Tikumu is a member of the large daisy family found in New Zealand. The name Tikumu refers to a number of species particularly Celmisia spectabilis and Celmisia coriacea. They tend to grow in the subalpine areas especially in and amongst the upland grasslands of the southern ranges. They bear white flowers and bloom in spring. The tikumu plant has long leaves that bear a similar shape to flax.
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