#Astelia

• Astelia — A genus of perennial, often dioecious and partially epiphytic herbaceous plants in the Asteliaceae family, primarily native to regions of the Southern Hemisphere (New Zealand, Australia, Pacific islands, and South America); characterized by long, sword-shaped leaves arranged in a compact basal rosette, often covered with silvery, velvety hairs, and globally used as ornamental plants due to their architectural exotic appearance.
• Astelia banksii — The scientific name of a perennial herbaceous plant species in the Asteliaceae family, endemic to the coastal areas and cliffs of the North Island of New Zealand; popularly known as wharawhara, it is characterized by dense clumps of long, leathery, sword-shaped leaves covered with protective silvery hairs, producing small, globose purple or black berries that serve as food for local wildlife.