Sophora tetraptera — Kowhai

An uncommon 18th century introduction from temperate regions of the southern hemisphere.

The alternate pinnate evergreen leaves have tiny leaflets. Greenish-yellow flowers smother the tree in late spring.

For similar trees see: Alternate pinnate leaves, Evergreen broadleaves

 
 

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