Halocarpus biformis (Halocarpus biformis)
Description
Halocarpus biformis, known commonly as yellow pine or pink pine, is a coniferous tree endemic to New Zealand. The tree can attain heights of 10m, but in open areas is usually a low spreading bush. It is found at higher elevations in the volcanic plateau of the North Island and at lower elevations of the South Island and Stewart Island. It yields a tight grained sweet smelling and extremely durable wood The species was formerly known as Dacrydium biforme.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Phylum:
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Class: Pinopsida
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Order: Pinales
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Family: Podocarpaceae
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Genus: Halocarpus
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