刺刀草属是伞形科下的一属，包含有40个左右的物种，原生于新西兰和澳洲。刺刀草一般长得像被坚硬、尖锐的叶丛所围绕的长矛。

Aciphylla is a genus of about 40 species of plants in the Apiaceae family, endemic to New Zealand and Australia. They generally grow as tall spikes surrounded by rosettes of stiff, pointed leaves. Some species are known as Spaniard Grass.