Pittosporum kirkii

Pittosporum kirkii, commonly known as Kirk's kōhūhū or the thick-leaved kohukohu, is an evergreen perennial shrub in the family Pittosporaceae. It is endemic to New Zealand with a known restricted geographical range in the North Island, extending from the Northland Region to the Whanganui River, in the Manawatū-Whanganui region. It is also found on some of the North Island's offshore islands (such as Great Barrier Island).

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Pittosporum kirkii being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Pseudopanax chathamicus
• Pittosporum umbellatum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Apiales

Family

Pittosporaceae

Genus

Pittosporum

Species

Pittosporum kirkii

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