Coprosma foetidissima

Coprosma foetidissima, commonly known as stinkwood or hūpiro, is a shrub native to New Zealand. C. foetidissima is found throughout New Zealand, from the coast to sub-alpine areas, including grassland and shrubland. Stinkwood is a dioecious plant, having both male and female plants. It flowers between August and October. The plant was named stinkwood because of the foul smell produced when the leaves are crushed.

Coprosma foetidissima

Coprosma foetidissima, commonly known as stinkwood or hūpiro, is a shrub native to New Zealand. C. foetidissima is found throughout New Zealand, from the coast to sub-alpine areas, including grassland and shrubland. Stinkwood is a dioecious plant, having both male and female plants. It flowers between August and October. The plant was named stinkwood because of the foul smell produced when the leaves are crushed.