Kingdom Plantae Family Proteaceae Genus Toronia Higher classification Toronia | Order Proteales Tribe Persoonieae Scientific name Toronia toru Rank Species | |
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Similar Proteas, Knightia, Proteales, Acidonia, Aulax | ||
Toronia toru is an endemic evergreen tree of New Zealand. It is found in the northern half of the North Island and is one of only two members of the protea family found in New Zealand.
Toronia toru grows to 7 – 11 metres and has long slender green leaves, small yellow flowers, and red to dark purple-blue fleshy fruits.
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