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Phormium tenax J. R. Forst. & G. Forst.

New Zealand flax (Asphodelaceae)

 SpreadBias within British IslesDirection of bias
RestrictedStrong tendencySW
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Phormium tenax is a large perennial herb native to New Zealand, with tough leaves up to 3 m long and stems up to 4 m high.

Marlborough, New Zealand; 2009-10-28

 New Zealand flax / Phormium tenax: _Phormium tenax_ is a large perennial herb native to New Zealand, with tough leaves up to 3 m long and stems up to 4 m high.

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