Melicope ternata
Melicope ternata, commonly known as wharangi, is a coastal shrub or small tree in the family Rutaceae that is native to New Zealand.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Sapindales |
| Family: | Rutaceae |
| Genus: | Melicope |
| Species: | M. ternata |
| Binomial name | |
| Melicope ternata J.R.Forst. & G. Forst. | |
Melicope ternata has glossy, green, trifoliate foliage and can grow into a tree 8 metres tall. It is found in coastal areas in the North Island.[1]
References
- "Melicope ternata Wharangi". Bushmansfriend. Retrieved 1 March 2013.
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