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Lophomyrtus
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Lophomyrtus bullata Ramarama
Lophomyrtus bullata

Leaves1-3cm long swollen or blistered between the veins. Sometimes red.

Shrub reaching 8m.

Berry 1cm long dark red to black



Lophomyrtus pedunculata Rohutu
Lophomyrtus pedunculata

Leaves 6-12 mm long red and oval

Bay of Islands south
These two attractive plants are common ornamentals due to their interesting foliage colour. They do well in all situations.


If you wish to learn more about native plants I suggest one of these natural history books from fishpond

Life-size Guide to New Zealand Native Ferns: Featuring the Caterpillars Which Feed on ThemA Field Guide to the Native Edible Plants of New ZealandGardener's Encyclopaedia of NZ Native PlantsTrees and Shrubs of New ZealandThe Reed Field Guide to New Zealand Native Trees

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