lacebark

• Petit arbre ou arbuste de Nouvelle-Zélande, remarquable par ses grappes axillaires de fleurs blanc crème au parfum de miel ; son écorce servait traditionnellement à fabriquer des cordes.

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

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   A small tree or shrub native to New Zealand, bearing clusters of honey-scented white flowers and having bark traditionally used for making cordage.

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   • Lacebark is commonly found in the forests of New Zealand's North Island.
   • The honey-scented blossoms of the lacebark attract many native birds.
   • Maori used lacebark bark strips to weave strong ropes and baskets.
   • The lacebark's delicate white flowers appear in axillary clusters in spring.

   Synonymeshouhereribbonwood