Ngā Rauropi Whakaoranga

Gummy, sticky leaves, not palatable to stock like other Celmisias. Suggested use for erosion control. (Tyndall 1923)

Men in the back country of Lammerlaw called it the tobacco plant. Used to dry the leaves and rub them up with their tobacco, for the sake of the perfume, they said. (Tyndall 1923)