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Paoa

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  • part of the Rene Orchiston collection
  • used for kete and whāriki; dries to a distinct yellow colour and is sometimes mistaken for pīngao in artefacts

Paoa growing at Dunedin Botanic Garden
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upper surface of leaf 100x magnification
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lower surface of leaf 100x magnification
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cross-section 40x magnification
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