Ngā Rauropi Whakaoranga

Matawai Taniwha

Harakeke cultivar. Very tall, slightly bendy flax. Leaves a yellowy bronze colour with darker shadings. Reddish brown margin and keel. Very tall seed heads. Bright salmon red inside cut blade.

Good for whariki as it produces long strips which dry to a corn yellow shade. Gives good contrast when used in patterns. Better not boiled but just dragged through boiling water.

Roots used for medicinal purposes, poultices etc.