Native New Zealand Plant Photos
May 27th 2005, 3:39 am
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Native New Zealand Plant Photos
Ok at the request of Franklin I am starting this photo thread of some plants that are native to NZ & hope that others may contribute some more!
This is called Pohutakawa & is a tree also known as The New Zealand Christmas Tree, have no idea why though because we dont use it as a christmas tree at all.
This is The Mt Cook Lily found in Alpine areas/
The Kowhai!
The Jaffa!
and finally The Wiri Gem.......hope you enjoyed these Franklin....getting late here so Im off to bed but will look for some more for you tomorrow
This is called Pohutakawa & is a tree also known as The New Zealand Christmas Tree, have no idea why though because we dont use it as a christmas tree at all.
This is The Mt Cook Lily found in Alpine areas/
The Kowhai!
The Jaffa!
and finally The Wiri Gem.......hope you enjoyed these Franklin....getting late here so Im off to bed but will look for some more for you tomorrow
May 27th 2005, 3:53 am
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Thank you!! 
Tried to send you karma, but I need to try again later. Thank you again!
This forum is like going to the Smithsonian, I learn so much.
NZ fascinates me, particularly its isolation. I know I want to visit and stay there for long periods. Maybe buy a place there. I just need some $!
Tried to send you karma, but I need to try again later. Thank you again! This forum is like going to the Smithsonian, I learn so much.
NZ fascinates me, particularly its isolation. I know I want to visit and stay there for long periods. Maybe buy a place there. I just need some $!
May 27th 2005, 4:57 am
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I think it's called a Christmas tree as it flowers around Christmas time 
May 27th 2005, 5:23 am
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Originally Posted by Don
I think it's called a Christmas tree as it flowers around Christmas time
May 27th 2005, 5:47 am
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Originally Posted by Franklin
But have you got any plant photos Don? Please!
- I will try to dig them out
May 27th 2005, 6:37 am
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Re: Native New Zealand Plant Photos
[QUOTE=shepslady]Ok at the request of Franklin I am starting this photo thread of some plants that are native to NZ & hope that others may contribute some more!
http://britishexpats.com/forum/attac...id=14662&stc=1
sorry if this is not what you are looking for. I don't read very many threads now so have no idea what started this, but here's a picture of the west coast 25 mins from Auckland. The trees are Tea treas (Ti Trees?) and the other stuff mostly flax. All very common, this is typical of the bush on west coast near auckland
http://britishexpats.com/forum/attac...id=14662&stc=1
sorry if this is not what you are looking for. I don't read very many threads now so have no idea what started this, but here's a picture of the west coast 25 mins from Auckland. The trees are Tea treas (Ti Trees?) and the other stuff mostly flax. All very common, this is typical of the bush on west coast near auckland
May 27th 2005, 7:00 am
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Excellent Idea Shepslady!!
Maybe animals and insects too. Flora and Fauna of NZ.
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Maybe animals and insects too. Flora and Fauna of NZ.
Kind Regards
May 28th 2005, 3:22 am
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Ok guess I will start with the obvious & most famous Kiwi huh?
May 28th 2005, 3:39 am
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Hope this gives you some idea of what animals & birds etc that can be found in NZ!
Yellow eyed Penguin
Seal
Sea Lion
Yellow eyed Penguin
Seal
Sea Lion
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May 28th 2005, 3:41 am
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Romney Sheep
Tuatara
Dolphins
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May 28th 2005, 3:42 am
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Kaka
Kakaha
Keas
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May 28th 2005, 3:44 am
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Weka
Tui
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May 28th 2005, 4:13 am
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Kingfisher
Fantail
Coromandel Shag
Black Bird
Bell Bird
Pukeko
May 28th 2005, 10:12 am
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Here' one to scare ya :scared:
Tunnelweb spider, Porrhothele antipodiana
With its sturdy body and 5cm leg-span, this is reportedly New Zealand's heaviest spider by weight. Males of this species are common springtime visitors to homes as they abandon their webs and accidentally stray indoors in their quest to mate.
:scared:
Tunnelweb spider, Porrhothele antipodiana
With its sturdy body and 5cm leg-span, this is reportedly New Zealand's heaviest spider by weight. Males of this species are common springtime visitors to homes as they abandon their webs and accidentally stray indoors in their quest to mate.
:scared:
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May 29th 2005, 4:18 am
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Re: Native New Zealand Plant Photos
Originally Posted by Sega Mad
Here' one to scare ya :scared:
Tunnelweb spider, Porrhothele antipodiana
With its sturdy body and 5cm leg-span, this is reportedly New Zealand's heaviest spider by weight. Males of this species are common springtime visitors to homes as they abandon their webs and accidentally stray indoors in their quest to mate.
:scared:
Tunnelweb spider, Porrhothele antipodiana
With its sturdy body and 5cm leg-span, this is reportedly New Zealand's heaviest spider by weight. Males of this species are common springtime visitors to homes as they abandon their webs and accidentally stray indoors in their quest to mate.
:scared: http://britishexpats.com/forum/attac...id=14759&stc=1
And then there are weta's of course. male and female shown here. To give you an idea of scale, the yellow thing is about the size of a 2p coin.
http://britishexpats.com/forum/attac...id=14761&stc=1
http://britishexpats.com/forum/attac...id=14762&stc=1