Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Eudicots
(unranked): Rosids
Order: Fabales
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Carmichaelia
Species: C. stevensonii
Binomial name: Carmichaelia stevensonii
Common name: Weeping Broom, Weeping tree broom.
Carmichaelia stevensonii is a rare native broom with weeping leafless branches. It is endemic to the South Island and is confined to inland river valleys of South Marlborough between 450-750 masl. This shrub will grow in the wild to a height of >10m and can have a spread >2.5m.
In December to January when the tree is at least 6 to 7 years old it will produce racemes of small, pea-like white flowers with pink radiating lines. Though rare in the wild it is now sold in specialised nurseries.
For more details visit http://www.nzpcn.org.nz/flora_details.aspx?ID=153
Photographed at Percy Scenic Reserve, Wellington.
Photographed at Te Kainga Marire, New Plymouth.
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