Giant emperor daisy facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Pleurophyllum speciosum
Conservation status
Invalid status (NZ TCS)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
(unranked):	Angiosperms
(unranked):	Eudicots
(unranked):	Asterids
Order:	Asterales
Family:	Asteraceae
Tribe:	Astereae
Genus:	Pleurophyllum
Species:	P. speciosum
Binomial name
Pleurophyllum speciosum Hook.f.

Pleurophyllum speciosum, also known as the giant emperor daisy or Campbell Island daisy, is a very large herb plant. It grows naturally on the Auckland and Campbell Islands in New Zealand.

You can even spot this daisy on the New Zealand five-dollar banknote! A special image of the plant is shown on the back of the note. The Campbell Island daisy was first described by a scientist named Joseph Dalton Hooker. He wrote about it in his book Flora Antarctica in 1844. This happened after he collected the plant during the Ross expedition, a big trip to explore the Antarctic region.

Understanding the Conservation Status of the Giant Emperor Daisy

The giant emperor daisy has a special conservation status. In 2009, 2012, and again in 2018, experts called it "At Risk - Naturally Uncommon." This means the plant is not in immediate danger of disappearing. However, it is naturally rare because it only grows in a few specific places. This classification is part of the New Zealand Threat Classification System. It helps scientists keep track of plants and animals that need protection.