Key Identification Features
- Its stems typically have 2 to 3 narrow wings, a feature that sets this species apart from other Tetratheca species.
- Like many native New Zealand trees, it has a distinct juvenile growth form, with interlaced branches and very small leaves.
- is characterized by pink to mauve, drooping (pendulous), axillary, solitary radially symmetrical flowers.
- Leaves are green, narrow, distinctly arranged alternately, and are slightly revolute or have recurved margins.
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