Group planting of the New Zealand cabbage tree, Cordyline australis, in flower

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Cabbage trees are common in New Zealand and a feature of the New landscape. They are strong and useful trees and can be harvested for food, drink, textiles, fire starters, medicine, clothing - and native birds love the berries and flowers.

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Size: 4320px × 2248px
Location: Lower Hutt, New Zealand
Photo credit: © Carol Thomas / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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