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Sophora chathamica

Coastal kōwhai (Sophora chathamica). This species can be distinguished from other kōwhai species by its overlapping leaflets and lack of divaricating stage when it is young. Photo by Leon Perrie.

Coastal kōwhai in the south of its range – natural or planted?

Science researcher Lara Shepherd explores the distribution of kōwhai in New Zealand – largely found in the north and likely introduced in the south. Read more

2017-03-28
By: Lara Shepherd
On: 28 Mar 2017
In: Science

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