houhere

A small tree or shrub native to New Zealand, known for its abundant axillary clusters of honey-scented white flowers and bark used for cordage.

• 🇩🇪Ein kleiner Baum oder Strauch, der in Neuseeland heimisch ist und für seine reichlichen achselständigen Blütenstände mit weißen, honigduftenden Blüten sowie für seine Rinde bekannt ist, aus der Seile hergestellt werden.

1. New Zealand tree or shrub C1 formal

   A small tree or shrub native to New Zealand, known for its abundant clusters of honey-scented, paper-white flowers that grow in the leaf axils. Its bark is traditionally used for making cordage.

   • The houhere's fragrant white blossoms attract many bees in the spring.
   • Early settlers used the bark of the houhere to make strong ropes.
   • The houhere is a common sight in New Zealand's coastal forests.

   🇩🇪Neuseeländischer Baum oder Strauch

   Synonyme: lacebarkribbonwood