Whatataka

Corokia macrocarpa (Chatham Is. Korokia, Hokotaka)

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Distribution : Endemic to the Chatham Islands and is found on Chatham, South East, Pitt and Mangere islands. Habitat : This small tree or shrub occurs at sites near the sea, but can be found in a range of habitats, including open forest, cliffs, limestone outcrops and near lakes and lagoons, as well as rocky shores and beaches.

Features : A small tree that can grow up to 6 m tall and has dark brown bark. The leaves are leathery, slightly curled at the margins and may vary in size depending on the habitat. It produces yellow flowers from November to April, while the orange or yellow fruit can be seen throughout the year.