Melicytus lanceolatus
| Narrow-leaved māhoe | |
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| Species: | M. lanceolatus
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Melicytus lanceolatus, commonly called Narrow-leaved māhoe or māhoe-wao, is a small tree of the family Violaceae endemic to New Zealand.[1]
Narrow-leaved māhoe is a slender shrub or small tree with long, thin leaves that have a serrated edge. Its flowers are yellow, but can be red/brown, and are followed by a purple fruit.[2]
References
- ^ "Melicytus lanceolatus". New Zealand Plant Conservation Network. Retrieved 10 August 2012.
- ^ "Narrow leaved mahoe". Taranaki Regional Council. Retrieved 10 August 2012.
