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Serendipitous supply
When the Monarch Butterfly NZ Trust wanted to give a gift of plants, locally sourced from Rarangi Beach, east of Blenheim, they came to Oratia. Not only could we provide an eco-sourced species, it was also a plant which had since disappeared from the region!

This is the Trust's story.

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Senecio rufiglandulosus
Height: 0.5m;  Spread: 0.5m
Herb
A large light green leaved perennial that grows along the coast. Not too common in the Auckland region anymore. Produces yellow flowers. Rather attractive.
» For a landscaping perspective on Senecio rufiglandulosus see this article by O2 Landscapes...
Photo gallery:
This Senecio was flowering prolifically in the Pureora region at the end of November. As it is uncommon now in the Auckland region, seeing it in the distance, we initially dismissed it as ragwort! Shame!
This Senecio was flowering prolifically in the Pureora region at the end of November. As it is uncommon now in the Auckland region, seeing it in the distance, we initially dismissed it as ragwort! Shame!
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