Coriaria angustissima
Coriaria angustissima Hook.f.
Coriaria angustissima, known as tutu and small-leaved tutu, is a shrub in the Coriariaceae family. It is native to the South and Stewart Islands of New Zealand. First described by Joseph Dalton Hooker in 1864, this species grows in rocky or gravelly areas and along streams. It is one of several Coriaria species that are toxic, particularly the seeds. In 2023, it was classified as 'Not Threatened' in the New Zealand Threat Classification System.
Description
Coriaria angustissima is a shrub species endemic to New Zealand's South and Stewart Islands. It is part of the Coriariaceae family and was first documented by Joseph Dalton Hooker in 1864. The plant is typically found in rocky or gravelly habitats and along stream banks. All members of the Coriaria genus are poisonous, with the seeds being especially hazardous. The 2023 assessment by the New Zealand Threat Classification System indicates that the species is not currently at risk.
Distribution
New Zealand South