Coprosma rhamnoides

Coprosma rhamnoides
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Gentianales
Family: Rubiaceae
Genus: Coprosma
Species:
C. rhamnoides
Binomial name
Coprosma rhamnoides

Coprosma rhamnoides, commonly known as twiggy coprosma or red-currant coprosma, is an endemic species of shrub found in New Zealand. It forms a small shrub up to 2 m tall. The leaves are very small, simple and variable in shape. The inconspicuous flowers are unisexual and believed to be wind pollinated. It is widespread in occurrence and can be the dominant small leaved divaricating shrub in some locations