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Dacrydium kirkii Monoao
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Dacrydium kirkii monoao
Dacrydium kirkii Monoao

Tree reaching 25 m. Found in Northland forests

This is one of New Zealand's most intriguing trees.This tall conifer has distinctive  juvenile and adult forms, often with both forms on the same branch, as the above picture shows.The adult form is on the left, the juvenile on the right. It is also dioecious having male and female trees and is rare in the wild.


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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