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Kumarahou, Otorohanga
Plants, shrubs & smaller: Kumarahou, Otorohanga
Also known as gumdigger's soap from the way that wet flowers will produce a good lather when rubbed. The Maori name refers to the fact that the flowering indicates when to ready the kumara (sweet potato) for planting. It only grows in the northern half of the North Island. Pomaderris kumeraho

September 2002