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New Zealand gloxinia.

Fingers holding a NZ gloxinia (Rhabdothamnus solandri) flower.

The New Zealand gloxinia (Rhabdothamnus solandri) is dependent on birds for pollination.

Rights: Matt Walters, University of Canterbury

Published: 8 April 2011Size: 22.7 KB

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