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Corokia

Corokia

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A small evergreen shrub from New Zealand with twisted wiry stems and small yellow flowers
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Corokia
  • The Corokia hedge in their garden blooms with bright yellow flowers every spring.

Examples

  • Many New Zealand landscapes feature the unique twisted branches of the Corokia shrub.

  • The Corokia plant thrives in well-drained soil.

  • Gardeners appreciate Corokia for its resilience and striking appearance throughout the year.

  • I bought a Corokia for my garden last spring.

  • In her garden, she planted several Corokia shrubs, which added a unique touch with their twisted stems.

  • The Corokia species thrive in well-drained soil and can bring a splash of color with their yellow flowers.

  • He admired the Corokia in the landscape, noting how its wiry branches contrasted beautifully with the other plants.

Synonyms

Hymenanthera
vsCorokia
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of thin shrubs with leaves all year that grow in Australia and New Zealand

have twisted wiry stems and small yellow flowers rather than simple slender form
Entelea
vsCorokia
  • Specialized
9.9

An evergreen bush from New Zealand with large heart-shaped leaves

have twisted wiry stems and small yellow flowers rather than large leaves
Logania
vsCorokia
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small shrubs from Australia and New Zealand often grown for their flowers

have twisted wiry stems and small yellow flowers rather than being grown mainly for show

Surface Forms

Corokia singular
Corokias plural

Etymology

Corokia comes from the Māori name 'korokio', the local name for a small shrub from New Zealand. So, Corokia is the scientific form of that local name, which is why it refers to the evergreen with twisted wiry stems and small yellow flowers.