Five million years ago a Koromiko migrant put down roots in Aotearoa.
The first Koromiko seeds arrived in Aotearoa by air rather than sea around 5 million years ago. Biosecurity systems relied heavily on isolation back in the day.
Baby wasps and big bees love koromiko.
Koromiko plants cater for all insect sizes.
Yet to open buds come pre-coated with nectar and this suits baby wasps.
Fully grown bees love to feast on the open flowers.
Baby wasps on Koromiko buds.
Baby wasps from a local nest love unopened buds on a Koromiko plant.