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Sophora microphylla - Kowhai

Sophora microphylla - Kowhai
Latin name:
Sophora microphylla
Common name:
kowhai
Keywords:
kowhai, sophora

Widespread throughout NZ and distinguishable by its small leaflets and the tangled looking growth the branches have when young. Masses of golden yellow tubular flowers in Spring.

Grows to around 5-6 metres tall and 3m wide