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Understorey shrubs

Understorey shrubs

Rangiora, māhoe and coprosma shrubs thrive in the understorey of lowland forests. They are adapted to growing in low light conditions under a forest canopy, and benefit from the shelter provided by small trees.

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Joanna Orwin. 'Shrubs and small trees of the forest', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 25-Sep-11
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