Phormium tenax (species)

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Scope note
Species of evergreen perennial plant native to New Zealand and Norfolk Island. The Maori grew many varieties for specific purposes: for clothing, fishing nets, bindings, baskets, mats, and medicine.
Phormium tenax
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024