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Corokia cotoneaster

Corokia cotoneaster (korokio, wire-netting bush) is a widespread divaricate shrub occurring naturally only in New Zealand.

Rights: Auckland Museum, CC BY 4.0

Published: 13 September 2022Size: 6.07 MB

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