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Mapere
Gahnia setifolia
About
Gahnia setifolia, commonly known as mapere, gahnia, giant gahnia, or razor sedge is a native sedge of New Zealand. It is found throughout the North Island and top of the South Island of New Zealand.
- Family
- Cyperaceae
How to use it
Mapere is often used in traditional weaving practices by indigenous communities in New Zealand. Its long, strong leaves can be crafted into various items, showcasing the plant's cultural significance and versatility.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Ecology
How it lives
- Propagated by
- Seed
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- Name
- Gahnia setifolia
- Slug
- gahnia-setifolia
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Family
- Cyperaceae
- Genus
- Gahnia
- Species
- setifolia
- Wikidata QID
- Q5516936
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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