The many different epiphytes, mistletoes and vines in New Zealand means that there is always something interesting to find on tree trunks or in the canopy of our forests.
Flowering, fruiting, new growth and tree falls are among some of the interesting events that can be witnessed throughout the year. Depending on where you are, February in the forest might delight you with some of the following:
Flowering, fruiting, new growth and tree falls are among some of the interesting events that can be witnessed throughout the year. Depending on where you are, February in the forest might delight you with some of the following:
Kareao/Supplejack fruiting
Ripogonum scandens has bright red berries that enclose hard spotted seeds. Photo: C. Kirby.
Kahakaha flowering
The nest epiphyte Collospermum hastatum has long drooping inflorescences that are pollinated by insects. Photo: Bill Clarkson.
Round black spores on karuwhai
Rumohra adiantiformis has round, black spores - a feature that can be used to identify it, along with the plasticy bright green fronds and distinctive venation. Photo: C. Kirby.
New growth on... lots of things!
The shiny new growth of this climbing rātā (Metrosideros fulgens) must be the result of a good spring and summer so far! Photo: C. Kirby.
Delicate winika flowers
The largest flowers of our epiphytic orchid species, winika blooms can reach 3 cm in diameter. Photo: Phil Bendle.
Kohia fruit
Our native passionfruit, Passiflora tetrandra is currently producing these bright yellow to orange fruit that can be found scattered across the forest floor. Look for the thick, light brown vines above. Photo: C. Kirby.
So make sure you get into your patch of forest in February to enjoy your local natural events!
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