tūtae kōau
foliage palette
fruit & flower palette: cream
Apium prostratum subsp. prostratum var. filiforme | tūtae kōau, New Zealand celery
A versatile herb native to the coasts of Australia and New Zealand. This plant grows either prostrate or upright, reaching heights of up to 1 meter. Its leaves, which have toothed leaflets and a distinct celery-like aroma, complement the tiny white or pink flowers that appear in clusters during spring and summer.