Coprosma waima
Coprosma waima, is a nationally endangered shrub of New Zealand. In the wild it only occurs in the Waima forest in the Northland Region.
| Coprosma waima | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Asterids |
| Order: | Gentianales |
| Family: | Rubiaceae |
| Genus: | Coprosma |
| Species: | C. waima |
| Binomial name | |
| Coprosma waima A.P.Druce | |
Coprosma waima grows to 1–3 metres high at altitudes of around 700 metres above sea level.[1]
Because it is liked by browsing animals such as goats and possums, it is mostly found on cliffs.
References
- "Coprosma waima". Taranaki Educational Resource: Research, Analysis and Information Network. Retrieved 24 September 2012.
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