Kowhai
Kowhai are small, woody legume trees in the genus Sophora. They are native to New Zealand. There are eight species. Kowhai is the common name in Māori language used in New Zealand. In South Island grows Sophora microphylla, and in the North Island a larger leaflets species, i.e. S.tetraptera.
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| full blooming kowhai before the leaves have budded | |
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| Genus: | Sophora |
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| Sophora tomentosa L.[1]
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About 60-70 species | |
Kowhai Media
- Kowhaiflowers
Kōwhai tree in full bloom, before foliage has emerged
Sophora tetraptera foliage
Photo and Description of Kōwhai at Lakes District Museum.
References
- ↑ "Sophora L." TROPICOS. Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved 2010-01-28.