erect seaberry
Haloragis erecta (Murr.) Oken
Haloragis erecta (Murr.) Oken, known as erect seaberry, is a perennial herb native to New Zealand. It belongs to the family Haloragaceae and is found at altitudes up to 500m. The plant has square, reddish stems and opposite, coarsely toothed leaves. It produces red, pink, and yellow flowers year-round.
Description
Haloragis erecta is a non-threatened plant species endemic to New Zealand. It is commonly known as erect seaberry, shrubby haloragis, toatoa, or fireweed. The plant is characterized by its square, maroon-colored stems and opposite leaves with coarse teeth. It blooms throughout the year, with flowers in shades of red, pink, and yellow. It is distributed across various regions of New Zealand.
Other common names
erect seaberryshrubby haloragis
Synonyms
Tetragonia ivifolia