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| − | [[Image:Tihare_Nikau1.JPG|left|frame|Flowering | + | [[Image:Tihare_Nikau1.JPG|left|frame|Flowering nikau]]The nikau palm, Palmae rhopalostylis, is New Zealand's only native palm. It grows up to 15m and is a forest dweller. In spring it sprouts large clusters of mauve flowers developing into red berries which are a favourite of the [[kereru]]. |
| + | [[Image:nikau1.jpg|right|frame|A nikau protrudes from the canopy of the Onetangi Forest and Bird Reserve]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:06, 2 January 2008
Flowering nikau
The nikau palm, Palmae rhopalostylis, is New Zealand's only native palm. It grows up to 15m and is a forest dweller. In spring it sprouts large clusters of mauve flowers developing into red berries which are a favourite of the kereru.
A nikau protrudes from the canopy of the Onetangi Forest and Bird Reserve