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Heathland, Tongariro National Park

Heathland, Tongariro National Park

Shrubs of īnanga (Dracophyllum filifolium) form a heathland clump among red tussock grasslands on the western side of Tongariro National Park, on the Volcanic Plateau. Behind is Mt Ngāuruhoe.

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Photograph by Jock Phillips

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Maggy Wassilieff. 'Shrublands', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 25-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/shrublands/5/4