Lancewood / Horoeka (Pseudopanax crassifolius)

Waipoua forest, New Zealand. Dec 31, 2016.

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Ferdy Christant

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Kudos for capturing all this! I've visited a few tropical forests and have passed by thousands of interesting plants, no doubt, but I just would not know where to start in identifying them. Posted 8 years ago
1. Thibaud Aronson
  
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  That's usually my case as well, but having JD in mind, I asked people for plant names whenever they could provide them:-) Also, quite a few reserves have discovery trails with plant labels, so that helps a lot! Posted 8 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    That's very considerate of you, and a huge compliment, thank you. Posted 8 years ago
  2. 1. Thibaud Aronson
      
      Lion
      
      Not at all, thank you for maintaining the site! Posted 8 years ago

The Pseudopanax crassifolius

''Pseudopanax crassifolius'', horoeka, or lancewood, is a New Zealand native tree belonging to the family Araliaceae. It is found throughout New Zealand from sea level up to about 750 m. The juvenile form, which lasts for between 15 and 20 years, is very easily recognized. The leaves are stiff and leathery with a prominent central rib, about 1 cm wide and up to 1 m long with irregular teeth, all growing downwards from a central stem. The young trunk has characteristic vertical swollen ridges... more

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Similar species: Ginseng And Carrots

Species identified by Thibaud Aronson

By Thibaud Aronson

Uploaded Feb 26, 2017. Captured Dec 31, 2016 13:04 in Forestry Rd, Waipoua Kauri Forest 0376, New Zealand.

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Captured in the summer. More summer photos.