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Rhabdothamnus flower

A flower of the New Zealand native Rhabdothamnus solandri. Rhabdothamnus attracts native bird pollinators with its bright colour and lots of nectar.

Rights: Matt Walters, University of Canterbury

Published: 6 June 2012,Updated: 6 June 2012Size: 185.89 KB

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