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Corokia cotoneaster

Drawing of the Corokia cotoneaster (korokio, wire-netting bush)

Corokia cotoneaster (korokio, wire-netting bush) is a widespread divaricate shrub occurring naturally only in New Zealand.

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Rights: Auckland Museum, CC BY 4.0
Published: 13 September 2022Size: 6.07 MB
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