Coprosma ciliata

Coprosma ciliata
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Gentianales
Family: Rubiaceae
Genus: Coprosma
Species: C. ciliata
Binomial name
Coprosma ciliata

Coprosma ciliata, is a shrub that is native to New Zealand. C. ciliata is found in lowland forest where it often occurs beside streams, swamps and lakes.

C. ciliata grows up to 7 metres tall and has oval leaves that are bright green to olive-green. In the South Island it is common in Fiordland and Westland, but is rarely found in the North Island.

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