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Meadow-Grasses (Genus Poa)Observer
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Likely Poa cita. Slightly blueish hue. Thought it could be P. Colensoi
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Prickly Lettuce (Lactuca serriola)Observer
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Brought in by local biodiversity enthusiast Bev Elliot. 1.5m tall, with multiple stems, with serrated leaves branching off various points up the stem. Clusters of small inconspicuous flowers off the emds of stems. Sharp, needle like bristles run along underside of mid rib of each leaf. Milk like substance oozes from snapped leaf like puha.
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Ashes (Genus Fraxinus)Observer
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Found on edge of Kaiterau trail, with numerous seedlings and some smaller trees around. Possibly worth controlling
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Shore Spurge (Euphorbia glauca)Observer
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Not seen on this coast before by me
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Bog Pine (Halocarpus bidwillii)Observer
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Overlooking large unmodified wetland near Edwards Pass.
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Hill Fireweed (Senecio hispidulus)Observer
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Numerous plants growing in unkept corners with plenty of light
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Armstrong's Mountain Daisy (Celmisia armstrongii)Observer
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Likely Celmisia with lots of sign of being browsed. Temple Basin access track
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Kokihi (Tetragonia tetragonoides)Observer
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On edge of mown pawn in lime aggregate
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Everlasting-Flowers (Genus Helichrysum)Observer
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Surrounded by regenerating Scotch broom
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Stout Dwarf Broom (Carmichaelia monroi)Observer
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On bluff next to river. Sprayed amd regenerating broom adjacent