![Tawhai or silver beech (Lophozonia menziesii) tree.](http://static.sciencelearn.org.nz/images/images/000/003/658/full/FIRE_ART_02_LowFlammabilityPlantsAndSavingHomesInBushfires__Silver_Beech.jpeg?1674171432)
Tawhai (Lophozonia menziesii) is a tree endemic to New Zealand. It is found from Thames southwards in the North Island (except Mount Taranaki/Egmont) and throughout the South Island.
Tawhai (Lophozonia menziesii) is a tree endemic to New Zealand. It is found from Thames southwards in the North Island (except Mount Taranaki/Egmont) and throughout the South Island.