Story: Conifers
The adult mataī (top) has needle-like foliage. Kahikatea (bottom) has tiny, flat leaves on young plants and scale-like leaves on adult branches. Both leaf forms can be seen on this branch from a juvenile kahikatea tree.
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Department of Conservation
Reference: 10049483 (top); 10049532 (bottom)
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