Coprosma rugosa Cheeseman is a plant in the Rubiaceae family, order Gentianales, kingdom Plantae. Not known to be toxic.
Coprosma rugosa Cheeseman
Needle-leaved mountain coprosma (Coprosma rugosa) is a hardy New Zealand native shrub often used for hedging.
Insufficient toxicity evidence; avoid direct contact and ingestion.
Coprosma rugosa Cheeseman, commonly called needle-leaved mountain coprosma, is a shrub belonging to the Rubiaceae coffee family, and it is native to New Zealand. This species grows in grasslands and along forest margins, ranging up into the subalpine zone. In autumn, C. rugosa produces small purple-white berries, and the seeds of these berries are widely dispersed by birds. It is classified as a very hardy shrub, and it works well for use in hedging.
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