General Discussion & Chat: GYPSIES DECORATE FOR CHRISTMAS, 0 by Metrosideros
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Metrosideros wrote: Hi Lynnie! They only occur in the National Park. Here is a close up of the unusual Hibiscus-like flower, on a fallen leaf. In 1911, Ranger W. M. Giffard discovered a single tree growing in Kipuka Puaulu (Bird Park). He propagated 12 trees from that and just a few of those survive today. The National Park Service is propagating and planting the trees. |