tāpia
foliage palette: light green
fruit & flower palette: white
Tupeia antarctica | tāpia, pirita, white mistletoe, tupia, kohuorangi
A small, semi-parasitic shrub recognised by its hairy stems and leaf stalks supporting bright green leaves. When attached to its host, it forms a large, noticeable gall. This intriguing plant's leaves vary significantly in size and shape, sometimes being deciduous, and it connects to a wide array of host plants as a partial parasite.