''Podocarpus laetus'' is a species of

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in the family Podocarpaceae, commonly known as Hall's tōtara, mountain tōtara or thin-barked tōtara. Previously known as ''Podocarpus hallii'' and ''Podocarpus cunninghamii'', in 2015 it was realised that the much earlier name ''P. laetus'' has priority. Its common name results from the species being named after J. W. Hall, a New Zealand pharmacist. It is found only in New Zealand. It can be found growing in both montane and subalpine forests but less common in lowland forests. Podocarpus hallii Hinewai NZ

''P. laetus'' is distinguished from the more widely known lowland tōtara by its thinner bark, longer juvenile leaves and distribution at higher altitudes.

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laetus Laeti , the plural form of laetus , was a term used in the late Roman Empire to denote communities of ''barbari'' ("barbarians"), i.e. foreigners, or people from outside the Empire, permitted to settle on, and granted land in, imperial territory ...

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