Biology:Plagianthus divaricatus

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Short description: Species of shrub

Saltmarsh ribbonwood
Plagianthus divaricatus by Sunita Singh.jpg
Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malvales
Family: Malvaceae
Genus: Plagianthus
Species:
P. divaricatus
Binomial name
Plagianthus divaricatus
J.R.Forst. & G.Forst.

Plagianthus divaricatus or saltmarsh ribbonwood is a plant that is endemic to New Zealand. The Māori name is makaka.

Plagianthus divaricatus is an upright shrub with closely interwoven branches. The shrub is found in coastal environments in areas with salt swamp, sandy banks and throughout estuaries.[1]

References

Wikidata ☰ Q7200446 entry