Biology:Puarangi

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Puarangi is the common name for several species of hibiscus found in New Zealand.[1]

  • Hibiscus diversifolius, also known as swamp hibiscus, and prickly hibiscus. Native to New Zealand and numerous other countries. Petals are pale yellow with a maroon base, making a maroon centre to the flower.
  • Hibiscus richardsonii. Native to New Zealand and New South Wales, Australia. Petals are entirely pale yellow.[2]
  • Hibiscus trionum. Naturalised in New Zealand – historically considered native, until the native H. richardsonii was recognised as a separate species. Petals are pale yellow with a maroon base, making a maroon centre to the flower.[2]

  • Hibiscus diversifolius

  • Hibiscus richardsonii

  • Hibiscus trionum

References

  1. ↑ "Herb of the Month – Puarangi – Native Hibiscus Hibiscus trionum". Canterbury Horticultural Society. https://www.chsgardens.co.nz/herb-of-the-month-puarangi-native-hibiscus-hibiscus-trionum/. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Craven, L. A.; de Lange, P. J.; Lally, T. R.; Murray, B. G.; Johnson, S. B. (2011). "A taxonomic re-evaluation of Hibiscus trionum (Malvaceae) in Australasia". New Zealand Journal of Botany 49 (1). doi:10.1080/0028825X.2010.542762. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/0028825X.2010.542762. Retrieved 27 May 2023. 



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