Coprosma linariifolia

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

Coprosma linariifolia, commonly called mikimiki or yellow wood, is a shrub or small tree that is native to New Zealand. C. linariifolia is found in lowland to montane forest and scrub from the central North Island to the bottom of the South Island.

Coprosma linariifolia can grow up to 8 metres tall and has grey coloured bark. It has long elliptical leaves and the inner bark is yellow. [1]

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References

  1. "Coprosma (Mikimiki) Coprosma linariifolia". Taranaki Educational Resource: Research, Analysis and Information Network. Retrieved 26 September 2012.