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Scarlet Rata

Metrosideros fulgens

Photo by Andrea Lim
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Field Notes

Description:

Forest liane endemic to New Zealand. Scrambler, forming 'hedges' alongside the walking track. Showy orange-red flowers, attracting a lot of bees and wasps.

Habitat:

Growing along the ridge at summit of Mt Pauanui, New Zealand.

Reference Links:

Metrosideros fulgens - Overview, Metrosideros fulgens

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PublishedMarch 28, 2013

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