Ngā Rauropi Whakaoranga

HEKETARA, taraheke , tātaraheke, akewharangi, ngungu, wharangi-piro (all in Williams 1971) 

tree daisy

One of most beautiful tree daisies. Leaves used to give an agreeable scent to oil. Crushed leaves, with kōpuru moss, used by themselves to impart a pleasing odour to clothing (Best 1907).

Sometimes transplanted and grown near villages (Best 1908)

Olearia rani has been suspected of being poisonous to livestock, but tests reported in Connor 1977 showed no toxic effects.

If heketara seen to blossom abundantly, said to be a token of a fine summer to follow (Best 1907).