Ixerba

In New Zealand's land, so far and wide, There grows a tree with leaves so wide. Ixerba brexioides, its name so grand, With serrated leaves, like a green hand. Bushy and tall, it stands so strong, With dark green leaves, where birds belong. Panicles of white, with hearts so green, Flowers that bloom, a beautiful scene. The fruit it bears, a green capsule tight, Splitting open, a wondrous sight. Black seeds peek out, with a scarlet hue, Against the white fruit, a vibrant view. Tawari, they call it, in Māori's tongue, A name so lovely, like a sweet song. Whakou it becomes, when flowers bloom, A name that dances, in nature's room. Endemic to the North Island's embrace, Ixerba brexioides, a tree of grace. Let's celebrate this tree so rare, With its beauty and wonder, beyond compare. Random page: Rs1805054