Order—Rubiaceæ.

Genus—Coprosma, Forst.

Coprosma linariifolia, Hook.

Karamu.—An ornamental shrub-tree; wood close-grained and yellow; might be used for turnery. Grows in mountain localities of the North and South Islands.

Several other species of this genus grow to a considerable size, and have ornamental timber. It has been proposed to use the berries of C. baueriana as a substitute for coffee.