Libertia cranwelliae

Libertia cranwelliae is a species of flowering plant in the family Iridaceae. The plant was first described by Dan Blanchon, Brian Grant Murray and John E. Braggins in 2002, and is native to New Zealand.

Etymology
The species was named after New Zealand botanist Lucy Cranwell.

Taxonomy
The first known specimens of the plant were collected in 1824 and identified as Libertia ixioides. L. cranwelliae was identified as a distinct species in 2002 due to its elongated rhizomes, smaller ovaries, alongside DNA and molecular evidence.

Description
Libertia cranwelliae consists of leafy fans that emerge from runners. Styloid crystals (Calcium oxalate) are found in the leaves of L. cranwelliae.

Distribution and habitat
Libertia cranwelliae is endemic to New Zealand, known to only occur in the Awatere and Kopuapounamu river valley areas of the East Cape of the North Island.