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Astelia fragrans. Kakaha. Bush flax

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kakaha

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Flowers are completely concealed amongst the leaves. Very fragrant, honey-like scent. (Colenso 1882)

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Astelia species used with harakeke, kiekie, pingao in plaiting baskets to give different hues. Colenso 1891b

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c637dae4-2085-4599-82b9-d04b02b0da2a
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14 September 2009
30 October 2023
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