Coprosma crassifolia
Coprosma crassifolia, is a forest shrub native to New Zealand. It is found in scrublands, forests, and coasts up to approximately 600 metres in both the North and South Islands.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Rubiaceae |
| Genus: | Coprosma |
| Species: | C. crassifolia |
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Coprosma crassifolia is an erect shrub growing up to 4 metres high with red-brown branchlets, and leaves that are round, stiff and remotely spaced. The berry is translucent and holds a white seed within.[1] The shrubs berries attract skinks and birds. From September to October, the shrub is flowering, and from November to June, the shrub is fruiting.[2]
References
- "Coprosma crassifolia". Taranaki Educational Resource: Research, Analysis and Information Network. Retrieved 1 March 2013.
- "Coprosma crassifolia Mingimingi | Christchurch Canterbury". www.goughsnurseries.co.nz. Retrieved 14 June 2023.
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