Astelia nervosa

Astelia nervosa
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
(unranked):	Angiosperms
(unranked):	Monocots
Order:	Asparagales
Family:	Asteliaceae
Genus:	Astelia
Species:	A. nervosa
Binomial name
Astelia nervosa Hook.f.

Astelia nervosa, also known as mountain astelia is a herbaceous plant native to New Zealand. A. nervosa has long, flexible, leathery leaves that are light green and grey in colour. The flowers are light brown to red in colour, the mature fruits are generally orange.

It's found in lowland to low alpine areas from the southern North Island south to Stewart Island.