Coprosma crassifolia

Coprosma crassifolia, is a forest shrub native to New Zealand. It is found from the coast up to approximately 600 metres in both the North and South Islands.

Coprosma crassifolia
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Rubiaceae
Genus: Coprosma
Species:
C. crassifolia
Binomial name
Coprosma crassifolia

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]

References

  1. "Coprosma crassifolia". Taranaki Educational Resource: Research, Analysis and Information Network. Retrieved 1 March 2013.


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