Southern rātā

Metrosideros umbellata, commonly known as southern rātā, is an evergreen tree in the family Myrtaceae. It is endemic to New Zealand, where its range mainly covers the South and Stewart Islands, while being largely not present in the North Island. M. umbellata individuals are also found in the subantarctic Auckland Islands. M. umbellata's habitat is unrestricted and can occur in many different natural environments, altitudinal ranges and surfaces.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Southern rātā 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

• Metrosideros robusta
• Metrosideros bartlettii
• Metrosideros fulgens
• Metrosideros excelsa

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Myrtales

Family

Myrtaceae

Genus

Metrosideros

Species

Metrosideros umbellata

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