Landcare Research - Manaaki Whenua

Landcare-Research -Manaaki Whenua

Unknown – ´Te Aue Davis´

Cultivar No Source: Rene Orchiston 47
Source Source: Rene Orchiston Sent to Mrs Orchiston by Te Aue Davis.
Description Source: Rene Orchiston

Very similar to Tapamangu. Very black margin and keel.

Uses Source: Rene Orchiston

A very fine muka cultivar.

Muka extraction Source: Katarina Tawiri Muka extracts well, para removes easily. Contains large amount of fibre.
Raranga - unboiled Source: Katarina Tawiri Whenu hard to soften. Edges fray, whenu easily split lengthwise, typical muka flax. Once softened, whenu are nice and waxy for raranga. Strong raranga flax.

Information sources:

Source: Rene Orchiston Rene Orchiston Source: Katarina Tawiri Katarina Tawiri Source: Rob Smissen Rob Smissen Source: Sue Scheele Sue Scheele