ribbonwood

• Ein laubabwerfender neuseeländischer Baum, dessen innere Rinde eine feste, flachsähnliche Faser liefert, auch als neuseeländische Baumwolle bekannt; außerdem ein kleiner neuseeländischer Baum oder Strauch mit honigduftenden, papierweißen Blüten und Rinde, die zur Seilherstellung dient.

A noun referring to a deciduous New Zealand tree whose inner bark yields a strong fiber resembling flax, also known as New Zealand cotton, or a small tree or shrub of New Zealand with honey-scented paper-white flowers and bark used for cordage.

1. New Zealand tree with strong fiberC1formal

   A deciduous tree native to New Zealand, whose inner bark yields a strong fiber resembling flax, often called New Zealand cotton.

   Neuseeländisches Holz mit starker Faser

   • The ribbonwood tree is valued for its durable inner bark fiber.
   • Early settlers used ribbonwood fiber to make ropes and textiles.
   • Ribbonwood grows abundantly in certain regions of New Zealand.

   Synonymehouherelacebark

2. Small tree or shrub with honey-scented flowersC1formal

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

   Kleiner Baum oder Strauch mit honigduftenden Blüten

   • The ribbonwood shrub produces beautiful honey-scented white flowers.
   • Its bark is traditionally used for making cordage and twine.
   • Gardeners appreciate ribbonwood for its fragrant blossoms and utility.

   Synonymehouherelacebark