DSC_2964 Carmine rata (Metrosideros carminea) detail of crimson flowers from kauri forest in Northland *
DSC_2965 Carmine rata (Metrosideros carminea) detail of crimson flowers from kauri forest in Northland *
DSC_7784 Colenso's climbing rata (Metrosideros colensoi) has white or pale pink flowers displayed on a weeping habit, forming a 'hanging curtain' appearance, which is uncommon in New Zealand native plants. This climbing rata often grows on limestone outcrops. Kaweka Range *
