ribbonwood

• Nom désignant un arbre caduc de Nouvelle-Zélande dont l'écorce interne fournit une fibre solide rappelant le lin, également appelé cotonnier de Nouvelle-Zélande, ou un petit arbre ou arbuste de Nouvelle-Zélande à fleurs blanc papier odorant le miel et à l'écorce servant à fabriquer des cordes.

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.

   Arbre de Nouvelle-Zélande à fibre forte (hoheria)

   • 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.

   Synonymeshouherelacebark

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.

   Houhere

   • 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.

   Synonymeshouherelacebark