I have seen this plant extensively through the Haast pass area. It is typically 0.5-1.5m tall with thin stems. The leaves are usually lobed in shape, but often have slightly serrated leaves co-occurring.
Looks like juvenile haumakoroa (Raukaua simplex) http://www.nzpcn.org.nz/flora_details.aspx?ID=1258
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I have seen this plant extensively through the Haast pass area. It is typically 0.5-1.5m tall with thin stems. The leaves are usually lobed in shape, but often have slightly serrated leaves co-occurring.