An unusual little wharariki. Medium height, short, strong blades, which shape into a narrow neck about 15 cm from the tips. No colour on margin and keel. Medium green, dull leaves, not shiny like usual wharariki. Twisted droopy flower heads.

Not really a piupiu variety, but could be used for short piupiu, as it has a strong blade which dries hard. The para falls off fairly easily. Good for strong, green kete. Dries to a pale greenish-fawn when boiled for one minute, and to a deeper colour unboiled.