This genus of conifers is endemic to New Zealand where three species are found. They are all in the Podocarp family (Podocarpaceae). Halocarpus biformis (left) and Halocarpus kirkii (right). Photos by Jeremy Rolfe. Those three species are:
For more information see*:
- Gardner, R. 1994. The imbricate leaved dacyridums identifying the adult foliage. Auckland Botanical Society Journal, 49: 76-80. (PDF, 738.09 kB)
- Halocarpus (Wikipedia)
- Halocarpus kirkii (Wikipedia)
- Halocarpus pines (Auckland University)
- Halocarpus biformis
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