Muehlenbeckia axillaris, creeping pohuehue or creeping muehlenbeckia is indigenous to New Zealand, and is found in the North Island from East Cape and Taupo southwards, and throughout the South Island where it is abundant. It is also found in Tasmania, Victoria and New South Wales in Australia.  It is found growing in mountain to lower subalpine riverbeds, gravelly and rocky places, and open grasslands from sea-level to 1370asl. A dense groundcover  of up to 15cm high and 1m across with wiry stems and small dark green leaves, pohuehue flowers prolifically in summer with masses of small creamy flowers. Male and female flowers often occur on the same plant and the female flowers form small opaque white fruit. It spreads along the ground and even underground. It is hardy for sunny, partial shade & dry areas.