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Wetland plant zones

Illustration of wetland plant zones.

The presence of water has a significant impact on the types of plants that grow in wetlands. In a swamp, the zones range from open water plants like kuta to drier, upland plants such as kōwhai.

Illustration by Dr Monica Peters.

Rights: Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research
Published:12 November 2020Size: 1.98 MB