Divaricating shrubs such as Coprosma areolata hold many small leaves in the centre of their branching framework. The twiggy ends of the branches protect these leaves from herbivores. They are also better insulated from cold winds and sun than the exposed leaves on the exterior of the bush.
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Photograph by Maggy Wassilieff
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