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Melicope ternata (Melicope ternata)

Description

Melicope ternata, commonly known as wharangi, is a coastal shrub or small tree in the Rutaceae family that is native to New Zealand. M. ternata has glossy, green, trifoliate foliage and can grow into a tree 8 metres tall. It is found in coastal areas in the North Island.

Taxonomic tree

  • Domain: Eukarya

    • Kingdom: Plantae

      • Phylum:

        • Class: Magnoliopsida

          • Order: Sapindales

            • Family: Rutaceae

              • Genus: Melicope