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− | ''[[S. molloyi]]'' 'Dragon's Gold' is a variety that was discovered on Steven's Island in New Zealand during the 1950's. The name 'Dragon's Gold' comes from the fact that Steven's Island has a veyr large population of Tuatara. | + | ''[[Sophora molloyi|S. molloyi]]'' 'Dragon's Gold' is a variety that was discovered on Steven's Island in New Zealand during the 1950's. The name 'Dragon's Gold' comes from the fact that Steven's Island has a veyr large population of Tuatara. |
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| The flowers are a darker yellow than most other species of [[Kowhai]]. It also flowers over a much longer period than other Kowhai, going from around early winter through to early spring. The plant does not usually attain a height much more than 2 metres, although specimens have been known to reach 6 metres. | | The flowers are a darker yellow than most other species of [[Kowhai]]. It also flowers over a much longer period than other Kowhai, going from around early winter through to early spring. The plant does not usually attain a height much more than 2 metres, although specimens have been known to reach 6 metres. |