Biology:Coprosma rubra

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Short description: Species of plant

Coprosma rubra
Coprosma rubra 11.JPG
The leaves of Coprosma rubra
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Rubiaceae
Genus: Coprosma
Species:
C. rubra
Binomial name
Coprosma rubra

Coprosma rubra is a shrub native to New Zealand.

Coprosma rubra is found in both the North and South Island's from lowland to montane areas. It is often found in riparian forest or shrubland on alluvial soils.

Coprosma rubra grows to 4 metres high with red-brown bark and slender branches. The fruit is yellowish-white, oblong and up to 6mm long.[2]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q13903230 entry