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Common broom
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Taubert (1891)
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C. australis
Binomial name
Carmichaelia australis
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Where Carmichaelia australis is found in New Zealand
Synonyms

Carmichaelia acuminata Kirk
Carmichaelia aligera G.Simpson
Carmichaelia arenaria G.Simpson
Carmichaelia corymbosa Colenso
Carmichaelia cunninghamii Raoul
Carmichaelia egmontiana (Cockayne & Allan) G.Simpson
Carmichaelia flagelliformis Colenso
Carmichaelia hookeri Kirk
Carmichaelia micrantha Colenso
Carmichaelia muelleriana Regel
Carmichaelia multicaulis Colenso
Carmichaelia ovata G.Simpson
Carmichaelia paludosa Cockayne
Carmichaelia rivulata G.Simpson
Carmichaelia robusta Kirk
Carmichaelia silvatica G.Simpson
Carmichaelia solandri G.Simpson
Carmichaelia stricta Lehm.
Carmichaelia subulata Kirk
Carmichaelia violacea Kirk
Genista compressa Sol. ex A.Cunn.

Carmichaelia australis is a special type of pea plant. It is often called the common broom because of how it looks. This plant grows naturally in both the North and South Islands of New Zealand. In 2018, experts said it was "Not Threatened," meaning it's not currently in danger of disappearing.

Understanding Carmichaelia australis

This plant belongs to the Fabaceae family, which is also known as the pea family. Plants in this family often have pods that contain seeds, much like peas or beans.

How the Plant Got Its Name

The plant was first officially described in 1825 by a botanist named Robert Brown. He was a scientist who studied plants. The second part of its name, australis, means "southern." This makes sense because the plant is found in New Zealand, which is in the Southern Hemisphere.

Early Discoveries

The very first time a specimen of this plant was collected was in 1769. This was done by two famous explorers and naturalists, Joseph Banks and Daniel Solander. They were part of Captain Cook's voyage to New Zealand. The plant they collected is now kept safe at the Auckland Museum.

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