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Carex solandrii Sedge

Sedge found in damp areas throughout NZ.

Carex testacea green Tutukaka

Green carex local to Tutukaka coastline.

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Carex trifida Sedge

Larges growing sedge with bluish/green foliage suitable for damp areas

Carmichaelia Australis

Carmichaelia australis Native broom

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

Carpodetus serratus prostrate Semi prostrate putaputaweta

Marble leaf shrub with spreading horizontal branches

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Chinochloa bromoides Coastal tussock, Seabird tussock.

Found on cliffs of the upper North Island

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Chinochloa flavicans Tussock grass, Minature toe toe

North Island plant found on cliffs and rocky faces

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.

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Corokia buddleioides Korokio

Found naturally in the northern part of the North Island, prefers more sheltered site.

Corynocarpus Berries

Corynocarpus laevigatus Karaka

Handsome canopy tree found coastal areas throughout Northland.

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Cyathea dealbata Ponga, silver fern

Well known symbol of NZ, grows in forests throughout NZ.

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Cyathea medullaris Mamaku, black ponga

Tallest of the tree ferns

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Cyathea smithii Soft tree fern

Found throughout NZ in moist soils. Distinguishes itself from other tree fern species because of its 'skirt' of dead fronds that hang from the top of the plant.

Dacrycarpus Dacridioides

Dacrycarpus dacrydioides Kahikatea, white pine.

Found both North and South Island in damp swampy areas.

Dacrydium Cupressinum

Dacrydium cupressinum Rimu, red pine.

Our most distinctive canopy tree found throughout NZ.