Black_maire

<i>Nestegis cunninghamii</i>

Nestegis cunninghamii

Species of tree

Nestegis cunninghamii, commonly called black maire is a native tree of New Zealand.

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Nestegis cunninghamii grows to over 20 metres high, and has long, leathery leaves that have a recessed mid-rib. The tree has rough, cork-like bark, and produces red or yellow fruits.

Black maire is now found only in small areas of the North Island forest because of its high value as a hard timber and for firewood.[2]

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  1. [1]
    "Nestegis cunninghamii (Hook.f.) L.A.S.Johnson". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 28 June 2013 – via The Plant List. Note that this website has been superseded by World Flora Online
  2. [2]
    "Maire (Black) Nestegis cunninghamii". Taranaki Educational Resource: Research, Analysis and Information Network. Retrieved 30 May 2012.
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