Fic. 28.—In the centre the climbing-stem of the semi- 
leafless lawyer (Rubus subpauperatus), but now quite 
detached from its original support. On left, trunk 
of kahikatea. Riccarton Bush, near Christchurch. 
Trans. N.Z. Inst.] [Photo, J. W. Bird. 
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Fie. 29.—Base of the trunk of a kahikatea (Podocarpus dacrydioides), showing 
its rounded buttresses. Riccarton Bush, near Christchurch. 
[Photo L. Cockayne. 
