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.

• 🇫🇷Arbre ou arbuste de Nouvelle-Zélande, connu pour ses grappes de fleurs blanches au parfum de miel et son écorce utilisée pour fabriquer des cordes.

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.

   🇫🇷Houhere (arbuste de Nouvelle-Zélande)

   Synonymes: lacebarkribbonwood