A genus of small trees or shrubs native to New Zealand, bearing small edible fruits.
From Greek karpos (fruit) and detus (possibly bound or fastened), referring to the clustered fruits that appear bundled together on the branches.
The Carpodetus genus includes the New Zealand mapou tree, whose Māori name reflects indigenous use for centuries—the tree's small berries were actually eaten by native birds, making it a critical part of New Zealand's forest ecosystem!
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