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Raupō

Raupō (Typha orientalis ) is a resilient plant and acts as an ecological buffer. The plants develop distinctive flower spikes.

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Rights: Martin Rady, CC BY 4.0

Published: 7 October 2024,Updated: 7 October 2024Size: 1.55 MB

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