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Agathis australis Kauri

Forest giant. Distribution throughout Northland to Bay of Plenty

Alectryon Excelcus

Alectryon excelsus Titoki

Attractive tree found lowland forest North Cape to Banks Peninsula.

Alectryon Grandis

Alectryon grandis Three Kings Island Titoki

Attractive coastal tree, much larger leaf than our mainland titoki, produces masses of red berries.

Alseuosmia Macrophylla

Alseuosmia macrophylla toropapa or karapapa

Glossy shrub with strong smelling flowers

Anemanthele lessoniana

Anemanthele lessoniana Gossamer grass

Graceful grass tolerates moist or dry soils.

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Apodasmia similis Oioi, segmented rush

Wetland rush with bluish/green foliage.

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Arthropodium bifurcatum 'Matapouri Bay' Rengarenga lily

Renga renga or rock lily is a very adaptable coastal plant with white flower through spring.

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Astelia banksii Wharawhara "Coastal Astelia"

Coastal perennial herb with silver flax-like foliage.

Astelia chathamica

Astelia chathamica Chatham island Astelia

Most distinct of the Astelia, very broad silver foliage.

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Austroderia splendons Toetoe

Found in coastal areas upper Northland and Off-Shore Islands

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Austroderia toetoe Toetoe

Smaller growing Cortaderia, 4m in height.

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Beilschmiedia tarairi Tarairi

Large forest tree most common to the northern half of North island.

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Brachyglottis 'Crustii' Brachyglottis

Attractive yellow flowering spreading shrub with grey felted foliage.

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Caldcluvia rosifolia Makamaka

Northland tree, attractive spreading garden specimen.

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Carex Comans 'Green' Tussock grass

Grass-like plant with light green foliage know as NZ sedge.

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Carex Comans 'Red' Tussock grass

Grass-like plant with attractive red/brown foliage know as NZ sedge.

Carex flagellifera brown Glen Murray tussock, Trip Me Up

Coastal to montane sedge. Distribution throughout New Zealand

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Carex secta Purei

Found in swampy areas throughout NZ.

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Carex tenuilculmis Form of Carex secta

Attractive sedge with rich chocolate brown foliage suitable for wet areas.

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Carex testacea Coastal sedge

Found throughout NZ tussockland and sand dunes, stunning orange foliage