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Miro (Prumnopitys ferruginea)

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Peter

Miro (Prumnopitys ferruginea) Miro is a common tree in our forests. Once known as Podocarpus ferrugineus,  it, as well as it’s close cousin Matai has been re classified to genus Prumnopitys. We have relitively very few mature Matai and only … Continue reading →

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Mistletoe

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Peter

Mistletoe (Ileostylus micranthus) Our local green mistletoe is quite common in our garden with around a dozen plants, but less so on Ulva where there are only two specimens on the paths I normally walk. One is on   a … Continue reading →

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