Mountain toatoa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mountain toatoa |
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Phyllocladus
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alpinus
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The Phyllocladus alpinus, often called the mountain toatoa or mountain celery pine, is a special type of conifer. Conifers are trees or shrubs that usually have needles and cones, like pine trees. This plant belongs to the Podocarpaceae family.
You can only find the mountain toatoa growing in New Zealand. It can be a small bush or a tree up to seven meters (about 23 feet) tall. You can find this plant in both the North and South Islands of New Zealand. For example, it often grows under taller trees in beech and podocarp forests in the northern part of the South Island.
Conservation Status
Is the Mountain Toatoa Safe?
The mountain toatoa is doing well! Experts in New Zealand have checked its health several times. In 2009, 2012, and again in 2018, it was officially listed as "Not Threatened." This means it is not in danger of disappearing. This good news comes from the New Zealand Threat Classification System, which helps keep track of how safe New Zealand's plants and animals are.
See also
In Spanish: Phyllocladus alpinus para niños
