Rata tree

The Northern and Southern Rata (Metrosideros robusta, M. umbellata) are iconic, endemic New Zealand trees with bright red flowers. As the Pohutukawa, Rata trees belong to the Myrtaceae.


Recommended links: Department of Conservation, Encyclopedia of New Zealand, Taranaki Educational Resource (Northern Rata), Taranaki Educational Resource (Southern Rata), Wikipedia (Northern Rata), Virtual New Zealand, Wikipedia (Southern Rata)

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