Clianthus magnificus (Kākā Beak, Kowhai Ngutukākā)

Clianthus magnificus, commonly known as Kākā Beak (Kōwhai ngutu-kākā in Māori), is a woody legume shrub native to New Zealand's North Island. It is one of two species of Clianthus (Kākā Beak) and both have striking clusters of red flowers which resemble the beak of the kaka, a New Zealand parrot.

C. magnificus is a small woody shrub with glossy green leaves and dark scarlet flowers which appear between August and December. The flowers hang in clusters of 15–20 blooms. The leaves are fern-like, with 15–30 pairs of evenly spaced glossy dark green leaflets. The stems are a soft wood and are easily broken. A single parent plant can cover a larger area, as its long, trailing stems can form new plants when they reach the soil. It is short-lived, lasting only 15–20 years. H 1.5-6m x W 2m