Melicope simplex (Melicope simplex)
Description
Melicope simplex is a shrub in the Rutaceae family that is native to New Zealand. M. simplex, commonly known as poataniwha, is a shrub growing to 4 metres (13 ft) high. It has small, 1 to 2 centimetres (0.39 to 0.79 in) long serrated leaves, and produces white flowers followed by tiny black seeds.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Class: Magnoliopsida
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Order: Sapindales
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Family: Rutaceae
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Genus: Melicope
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