Parkinson's Rātā (Metrosideros parkinsonii)

Parkinson's Rātā, a reference photo — Photo: Ewen Cameron · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

Metrosideros parkinsonii, also known as Parkinson's rātā or shrubby rātā, is a shrub or small tree endemic to New Zealand. The name commemorates Sydney Parkinson, Captain James Cook's botanical artist during his first voyage to New Zealand.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Parkinson's 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 albiflora

Classification

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Tracheophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Myrtales
Family: Myrtaceae
Genus: Metrosideros
Species: Metrosideros parkinsonii

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