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Transcript: HOUHERE By Mackenzie, Olive and Aaliyah. Growth Houhere can grow into a tree 12 meters tall and has broad, oval leaves, with serrated margins. Growth/leaves Leaves The leaves are dark green, 5-12 cm long and 6 cm wide. where the name came from. The english: name for Houhere is Lacebark The european name comes from the fine, Lacy layer of fibers that grow under the bark. They have white flowers in the late summer and Autumn. Name things About the tree about the tree The lace-like inner bark of houhere is used for fine, decorative weaving – kete, headbands, trim on hats and cloaks. The bark was sometimes twisted and plaited into ropes. uses for this tree bark. The washable inner fibre was used as a sanitary towel by Maori women. Also used in embroidery. Bark uses Medical uses a wide range of possible topical applications exist. Houhere bark was bruised into a pulp and applied as a poultice for boils, bruises, wounds, abscesses, ulcers and burns. Medical uses is there any Side effects No adverse effects have been reported to date. The indications are based partly on knowledge of historical uses, as well as extrapolation from the known uses of comparable plants. medical
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