Plagianthus divaricatus
Plagianthus divaricatus or saltmarsh ribbonwood is a plant that is endemic to New Zealand. The Māori name is makaka.
| Saltmarsh ribbonwood | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Malvales |
| Family: | Malvaceae |
| Genus: | Plagianthus |
| Species: | P. divaricatus |
| Binomial name | |
| Plagianthus divaricatus J.R.Forst. & G.Forst. | |
Plagianthus divaricatus is an upright shrub with closely interwoven branches. The shrub is found in coastal environments in areas with salt swamp, sandy banks and throughout estuaries.[1]
References
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- "Salt marsh ribbonwood, makaka". Taranaki Regional Council. Retrieved 2012-03-25.
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