About Celmisia haastii Hook.fil.
Celmisia haastii, commonly known as Haast's mountain daisy, is a perennial alpine plant species in the Asteraceae family that is native to New Zealand. The larvae of the leaf miner moth Stigmella childi feed on the leaves of this plant. Two varieties are currently recognized within this species. Celmisia haastii var. haastii occurs in the southern part of New Zealand's South Island, while Celmisia haastii var. tomentosa is endemic to the Rock and Pillar Range.