On the mainland, grazing animals shy away from the stench of #pilo shrubs and trees. (Their Latin name, #Coprosma, means "smells like feces.") The strong smell protects them from their grazing enemies. But their Hawaiian kin, with no grazers to threaten them, are almost #odorless.

On the mainland, grazing animals shy away from the stench of #pilo shrubs and trees. (Their Latin name, #Coprosma, means "smells like feces.") The strong smell protects them from their grazing enemies. But their Hawaiian kin, with no grazers to threaten them, are almost #odorless.

Coprosma 'Northern Lights' is a gorgeous evergreen variety with vibrant colour-changing variegated foliage; shades of green in the summer, and deep reds in the winter. Leaves are glossy and wavy.
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On the mainland, grazing animals shy away from the stench of pilo shrubs and trees. (Their Latin name, Coprosma, means "smells like feces.") The strong smell protects them from their grazing enemies. But their Hawaiian kin, with no grazers to threaten them, are almost odorless.

On the mainland, grazing animals shy away from the stench of pilo shrubs and trees. (Their Latin name, #Coprosma, means "smells like feces.") The strong smell protects them from their grazing enemies. But their Hawaiian kin, with no grazers to threaten them, are almost odorless.

Why rhododendrons? We ask the council. Because they’re beautiful! Natives are beautiful too - just need som PR #hebe #olearia #coprosma #colinshikoi