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Kauri Pine

• Element 1: Emblem

  Reproductive - globose cone

  The seed cones are globose, 8–13 cm diameter, and mature in 18–20 months after pollination; they disintegrate at maturity to release the seeds.

• Element 2: Pattern

  Behaviour - ancient

  Kauri forests are among the most ancient in the world. A single tree can live up to 1,000 years old.