Rangiwaho

Green kete variety . Not good for stripping as fibre breaks. The seed pods were used to dye fabric.

	Source	Details
Cultivar No		32
Source		Tawatapu district, south of Gisborne. Named after a chief of the region.
Description		Short bush, bendy leaves, with reddish-brown margin and keel. Small flower heads with heavy seed pods.
Uses		Green kete variety . Not good for stripping as fibre breaks. The seed pods were used to dye fabric.
Muka extraction		Small amount of muka extracts well, para removes easily. Lovely silky quality.
Raranga - unboiled		Small bush, short leaves. Great raranga flax with easy to soften, leathery and strong whenu.

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