Tassel flower (Leucopogon verticillatus), Mount Lindsay. This species is exported to Japan, where it is used in flower arrangements. New Zealand has a number of Leucopogon species, all of which are considerably smaller.

Tassel flower (Leucopogon verticillatus), Mount Lindsay. This species is exported to Japan, where it is used in flower arrangements. New Zealand has a number of Leucopogon species, all of which are considerably smaller. Photo: Lara Shepherd.Read more

Tassel flower (Leucopogon verticillatus), Mount Lindsay. This species is exported to Japan, where it is used in flower arrangements. New Zealand has a number of Leucopogon species, all of which are considerably smaller.


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