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New Zealand's natural botany was derived from the old Gondwana supercontinent. Essentally all the trees are evergreen, broadleaf and conifer alike, with only a couple of exceptions. There is a vigorous fern assembly of about 200 species, with the tree ferns attaining up to 10m height, and with individual fronds up to 4m long.
In addition to the Gondwana species, there are a few palms, mangroves and lianes which have tropical associations, when old land bridges may have existed, or which arrived on ocean currents.
Among the herbs and lower forms are a most handsome edelweiss, and a giant Ranunculus. Most of the herb flowers are pale, indeed there are less than 20 species which could be described as showy.
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∙ 12y agoDozens are introduced to New Zealand, but perhaps Pinus radiata is the most comon.
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What s the name of the deciduous forest in new zealand?
Essentially all New Zealand trees are evergreen, with a couple of exceptions - a kowhai, and a kotukutuku (fuschia). And even then, only sometimes. Some of the exotic conifers are deciduous, but most are evergreen.
Can you own tigers in new zealand?
No not in the wild, of course there is some in the countries zoo's.
What is the feather on the New Zealand rugby team?
It is a Silver Fern, a plant native to New Zealand.
What plant is taditionally eatan with pork in new zealand?
The plant that is traditionally eaten with pork in a dish that is exclusive to New Zealand cuisine is 'Puha' Sonchus kirkii(sometimes called the sow thistle) which is a traditional Maori staple food.
Which green egg-shaped fruit comes from new zealand?
Possibly you are thinking of the "kiwi fruit". This fruit did not actually originate from New Zealand, but came from a plant native to southern China. It was cultivated in New zealand and renamed the kiwifruit.
What is New Zealand's native plant?
Fern
Is the camellia a native plant to new zealand?
No it is not.
Were did the silver fern plant come from?
the silver fern comes from New Zealand it is a native to New Zealand and lots of the New Zealand sports teams use it as there symbols
What is a well known New Zealand gas plant?
Kamwine
What is a plant native to New Zealand?
Phormium tenax is a New Zealand flax, and there are several species, each with their own character and use.
What has the author Pamela N Salmon written?
Pamela N. Salmon has written: 'Reed field guide to exotic trees in New Zealand' -- subject(s): Exotic plants, Identification, Trees
A sentence with the word exotic?
That plant over there is very exotic.
What is the name of the plant that kills for protection?
the new zealand nettle tree
What s the name of the deciduous forest in new zealand?
Essentially all New Zealand trees are evergreen, with a couple of exceptions - a kowhai, and a kotukutuku (fuschia). And even then, only sometimes. Some of the exotic conifers are deciduous, but most are evergreen.
Can you own tigers in new zealand?
No not in the wild, of course there is some in the countries zoo's.
What is the feather on the New Zealand rugby team?
It is a Silver Fern, a plant native to New Zealand.
Why was the weed gorse originally brought to NZ?
The exact date of the introduction gorse to New Zealand is not known. It was already established as hedges in New Zealand in 1835 when Charles Darwin visited New Zealand, and seeds were still being brought into the country in the 1900s.
