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Phormium sp. 'Wharanui'. Harakeke cultivar.  Orchiston Collection.

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Wharanui

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Harakeke cultivar. Very tall, broad blades, soft but fairly strong. Pale green. In spring, kōrari is very purple and produces very tall, thin flower heads. Hybrid?

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Soft and easy to use. Ideal for learners (kete, etc). With care, soft fibre may be procured. Was used in the Urewera for fine cloaks and babies wraps. A fine kete made with this flax looked like kiekie. Do not boil.

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28 May 2007
30 October 2023
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