Coprosma ciliata, is a shrub in the family Rubiaceae that is endemic to New Zealand. C. ciliata is found in the South Island from Lake Brunner southwards into Fiordland mostly west of the Southern Alps. The species prefers lowland forest where it often occurs beside streams, swamps and lakes.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Coprosma ciliata 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
- Coprosma pseudociliata
- Coprosma colensoi
- Coprosma parviflora
- Coprosma pedicellata
- Coprosma dumosa
- Coprosma wallii
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Magnoliopsida
- Order
- Gentianales
- Family
- Rubiaceae
- Genus
- Coprosma
- Species
- Coprosma ciliata
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