Physical Description
The Kaikomako is a small tree endemic to the Three Kings Islands of New Zealand. It grows up to 8 meters (26 feet) tall, with a slender trunk and smooth, gray bark. The leaves are small, shiny, and dark green, and the tree produces clusters of small, white flowers that are followed by fleshy, purple-black fruit.
Environmental Concerns
Kaikomako is critically endangered, with only one known individual surviving in the wild. Habitat loss, invasive species, and limited genetic diversity are the main threats to its survival.
Other Information
Conservation efforts focus on propagation and planting programs to increase the number of individuals. The species is also being cultivated in botanical gardens to preserve its genetic material and support reintroduction efforts.
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