Pūriri (Vitex Lucens)
The pūriri, whose scientific name is vitex lucens, is an evergreen tree endemic to New Zealand.
The tree typically grows up to 20 meters tall, with a trunk up to 1.5 meters thick, often more, and a spreading canopy.
Leaves are glossy, dark green, palmately shaped, and usually have five lobes, sometimes three.
Puriri is a very important food source for native wildlife, as it provides fruit and nectar in rare seasons.
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