Sand Coprosma

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Coprosma acerosa

Sand Coprosma, a reference photo
Photo: Rudolph89 · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

Coprosma acerosa, commonly called sand coprosma, is a shrub that is native to New Zealand. It is a coastal plant found on the landward side of sand dunes. C. acerosa is a low, spreading shrub with yellow-brownish leaves, red bark and blue fruit.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Sand Coprosma 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.

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Classification

Kingdom
Plantae
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Family
Rubiaceae
Species
Coprosma acerosa

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