Taxon

Rhopalostylis sapida

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Common name: nikau, feather duster palm, pungai (leaf base), muka (unexpanded shoot), munga, miko, kaihuia (fully grown)
Family: Arecaceae (Palm)
Distribution: New Zealand (North, South, and Chatham Islands)
Life form: Tree - evergreen
Comments: Habit: Attractive palm tree which grows slowly to 15m tall.
Fruit: The brilliant red fruit is a favourite food of kereru (New Zealand wood pigoen).
Further information: The most southerly palm species in the world, nikau are found naturally at Pukeiti at a few warm, sheltered sites.

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