Photos of some historically significant plants, and others, in New Zealand.
New Zealand features plants worthy of mention for various reasons.
Some are endemic, some are threatened, and some more have and/or had economic value for the first peoples of New Zealand, the Maori.
The photos below were generally taken outside botanic or public gardens or parks.
Here are some websites that provide information on the New Zealand flora:
http://nzflora.landcareresearch.co.nz/
http://www.nzflora.info/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flora_of_New_Zealand
Flax is historically important in New Zealand. The plant fiber was extensively used by the Maoris for textiles, rope, sails and baskets.
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| Flax, Cape Reinga |
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| Flax |
The Kauri tree (Agathis australis) is a conifer endemic to the northern part of the North Island, and some very old specimens can still be found.
The trees can reach heights of 50 meters (164 feet).
Because of their high timber value, kauri trees were extensively decimated for shipbuilding and construction.
Today the few remaining stands are protected. For more information:
https://puketi.org.nz/
https://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-go/northland/places/puketi-and-omahuta-forests/
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| Kauri trees |
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| Manginangina Reserve |
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| Puketi Forest | |
GOVERNMENT GARDENS, ROTORUA
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| Government Gardens history |
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| The park grounds |
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| The Gardens plan |
OTHER PLANTS ON THE NORTH ISLAND:
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| Butterfly on pink flowers |
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| Huge conifer, Paihia |
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| Persian silk tree blooms, Rotorua |
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| Pink flowers, Mount Eden |
PLANTS ON THE SOUTH ISLAND:
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| Blue flowers, Kaikoura |
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| Mallow seeds, Kaikoura |
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| Rose-covered wall, Christchurch |
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| Grasses, Kaikoura Peninsula |
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| Grasses, Kaikoura Peninsula |
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| Moss-covered shrub, Kaikoura |
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| Kelp, a sea 'plant' - Kaikoura |
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| Thorny shrub, Southern Alps |
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| Old stump, Kaikoura Peninsula |
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| Maritime pine bark close up |
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| Pineapple palm tree, Picton |
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| Oak leaves, Hagley Park |
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| Maritime pines, Hagley Park |
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https://www.clemencestlaurent.com/
