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Tawhai or silver beech

Tawhai or silver beech (Lophozonia menziesii) tree.

Tawhai (Lophozonia menziesii) is a tree endemic to New Zealand. It is found from Thames southwards in the North Island (except Mount Taranaki/Egmont) and throughout the South Island.

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