Nestegis lanceolata (Nestegis lanceolata)
Description
Nestegis lanceolata, commonly called white maire, is a tree native to New Zealand. Nestegis lanceolata is found from lowland to hilly forest across the North Island. In the South Island its uncommon but is found in the Marlborough Sounds. It grows to approximately 15 metres high and has long (5–12 cm), leathery and glossy leaves. Racemes of green flowers are produced in spring followed by a 1 cm long red fruit.
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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