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Pigeonwood fruit (2nd of 2)

Pigeonwood fruit

In summer, pigeonwood bears bright orange-red berries. These are readily eaten by native birds, especially the native wood pigeon.

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Photograph by Jeremy Rolfe

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Joanna Orwin. 'Shrubs and small trees of the forest', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 25-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/shrubs-and-small-trees-of-the-forest/2/3/2