Alectryon Grandis

Alectryon grandis Three Kings Island Titoki

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

Anemanthele lessoniana

Anemanthele lessoniana Gossamer grass

Graceful grass tolerates moist or dry soils.

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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.

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.

Carex testacea green Tutukaka

Green carex local to Tutukaka coastline.

Carmichaelia Australis

Carmichaelia australis Native broom

Grows 1-2m high in full sun and dry soil. Very structural plant.

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Chinochloa bromoides Coastal tussock, Seabird tussock.

Found on cliffs of the upper North Island

Coprosma lucida  Shining karamu

Coprosma lucida karamū

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Coprosma rhamnoides Divaricating coprosma

Found throughout NZ scrub and forests. Useful plant for exposed dry areas.

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Coprosma robusta Karamu

Common in forests and scrubland throughout NZ. Fast growing shrub.

Cordyline Australis Mature

Cordyline australis Cabbage tree, ti kouka

One of our best known and distinctive trees found throughout the country.

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Cordyline australis 'Purpurea' Purple Cabbage tree, ti kkouka

Similar to C. australis but not so tall, the foliage is purple/bronze.

Cordyline obtecta

Cordyline obtecta Three Kings Island Cabbage tree

Found only on the Three Kings, has broader leaves and much stouter habit than C. australis.

Corynocarpus Berries

Corynocarpus laevigatus Karaka

Handsome canopy tree found coastal areas throughout Northland.

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Entela arborescens Whau

Small tree found from Three Kings Islands to Bay of Plenty. Extremely light wood.