Podocarpus totara
| Tōtara | |
|---|---|
| A tōtara in Mangakino, New Zealand | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Gymnospermae |
| Division: | Pinophyta |
| Class: | Pinopsida |
| Order: | Araucariales |
| Family: | Podocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Podocarpus |
| Species: | P. totara
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| Binomial name | |
| Podocarpus totara | |
Podocarpus totara (/ˈtoʊtərə/), commonly known as the tōtara, is a species of podocarp tree endemic to New Zealand. Found across New Zealand, the tree can grow up to a height of 35 m (115 ft), and is known for its longevity.
The wood of tōtara is rot-resistant, and prized in Māori culture, and was often used as a material to create large-scale waka.