Nestegis cunninghamii (Nestegis cunninghamii)
Description
Nestegis cunninghamii, commonly called black maire is a native tree of New Zealand. Nestegis cunninghamii grows to over 20 metres high, and has long, leathery leaves that have a recessed mid-rib. The tree has rough, cork-like bark, and produces red or yellow fruits. Black maire is now found only in small areas of the North Island forest because of its high value as a hard timber and for firewood.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Phylum:
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Class: Magnoliopsida
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Order: Lamiales
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Family: Oleaceae
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Genus: Nestegis
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