Know the native flora in Tawa reserves – Rewarewa- (from Gil Roper’s writings)

Rewarewa NZ Honeysuckle, Knightia excelsa A member of the protea family, the conical, vertical columns ascend 30 metres into the canopy layer and often above it. There are several tall trees in Redwood Bush with abundant seedlings growing. The leathery, elongated, dark green juvenile leaves have a prominent mid-rib and marginal teeth, and these leavesContinue reading “Know the native flora in Tawa reserves – Rewarewa- (from Gil Roper’s writings)”