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A very fine muka cultivar.
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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.

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Source: Rene OrchistonRene Orchiston

Source: Katarina TawiriKatarina Tawiri