WebbPossibly the most famous pōhutukawa in Maori legend is a small, wind-beaten tree clinging to the cliff face near Cape Reinga. The 800-year-old tree is reputed to guard the entrance to a sacred cave through which disembodied spirits pass on their way to the next world. Rātā was often respected for its immense size, which provided, among other ... WebbPūriri ( Vitex lucens) is a canopy tree of coastal and lowland forest in northern New Zealand. The tree grows to a height of 20 metres and develops a wide, spreading crown. Native pigeons feed on the bright pink fruits and disperse the seed. Share this item Post to Pinterest Post to Facebook Post to Twitter Using this item
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Webb영어 사전에서 puriri 뜻과 용례 puriri 동의어 및 25개국어로 puriri ... o Taiamai. Brougham 1963:64; Kohere 1951:48; Wikiriwhi 1955:12.49 'The puriri trees of Taiamai are laughing.' When there was good news in Taiamai (the district around Ohaeawai) it … Puriri was widely used by Maori in pre-European times. The wood made weapons and implements and the leaves a decoction used for bathing sprains, backache and ulcers or drunk for sore throats. One of the chemical constituents of the leaves is the methyl ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid, which has been patented as … Visa mer Vitex is a wide spread tropical and subtropical genus, mainly occurring from India, through the East Indies to New Zealand. The family, … Visa mer Allanstates that puriri grows to a height of 20 metres and a diameter of 1.5 metres. However some of the largest trees are much larger with several growing to diameters of over 2 … Visa mer Puriri’s greatest problem is that it is very prone to attack by the puriri moth (Aenetus virescens) which drills a “7” shaped tunnel, about 140 mm long … Visa mer Surprisingly the strength and durability characteristics of puriri have never been fully determined. The timber density at 15% moisture content averages 1105 kg/ m³ (range 993 – 1217 m³). This makes it the densest New … Visa mer earthy centerpieces
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WebbThe 800-year-old tree is reputed to guard the entrance to a sacred cave through which disembodied spirits pass on their way to the next world. Rātā was often respected for its immense size, which provided, among … Webb5 sep. 2024 · Vitex lucens Puriri. One of the most attractive native specimens available. With its glossy dark green leaves, and growing with a rounded spreading canopy, Puriri is an excellent shade or specimen tree. Flowers are produced year round followed by red fruit which are very appealing to the native wood pigeons. Thrives in rich soil that is moist ... http://nzforests.co.nz/native-timber/puriri/ ct scan report analysis