Sophora microphylla var. longicarinata (G.Simpson & J.S.Thomson) Allan
S. longicarinata Simpson in T.R.S.N.Z. 72, 1942, 23.
Type: BD 76020, A. W. Wastney. Similar small-lflted forms occur elsewhere, but have not been critically examined. In gardens us. known as S. treadwellii.
Tree up to 5 m. tall, lvs 10-20 cm. long, with 20-40 pairs of lflts. Lflts c. 4 mm. long. Fls lemon-yellow, c. 5 cm. long, standard c. 3·5 cm. long, keel c. 4·5 cm. long. Seeds pale brown.
DIST.: Type locality: Takaka.