Carmichaelia nana, syn Carmichaelia enysii or dwarf broom is endemic to the North Island (Central Volcanic Plateau and adjacent ranges) and the South Island (Marlborough, Canterbury, and Otago). It is found in  lowland to alpine areas, inhabiting stable but unconsolidated alluvial river beds and eyots, river terraces, moraines, shingle slopes, lahar mounds and inland volcanogenic dunes. This dwarf, spreading shrub, grows 20-60 mm tall and 0.5 m wide, usually forming a dense mat.  Distinguished from all other dwarf Carmichaelia species by its smaller flowers that are white, flushed with purple that appear from November to February, then seed appears from January to May. An attractive species that deserves wider cultivation. Dislikes humidity.