| Halocarpus biformis | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Division: | Pinophyta |
| Class: | Pinopsida |
| Order: | Pinales |
| Family: | Podocarpaceae |
| Genus: | Halocarpus |
| Species: | H. biformis |
| Binomial name | |
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Halocarpus biformis (Hook.) C.J.Quinn |
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| Synonyms | |
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Dacrydium biforme (Hook.) Pilger |
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Dacrydium biforme (Hook.) Pilger
Dacrydium colensoi Kirk Podocarpus biformis Hook.
Halocarpus biformis, known commonly as yellow pine or pink pine, is a coniferous tree endemic to New Zealand. The tree can attain heights of 10m, but in open areas is usually a low spreading bush. It is found at higher elevations in the volcanic plateau of the North Island and at lower elevations on the South Island and Stewart Island. It yields a tight grained sweet smelling and extremely durable wood The species was formerly known as Dacrydium biforme.