1. Deciduous New Zealand tree whose inner bark yields a strong fibre that resembles flax and is called New Zealand cotton
   "The Plagianthus betulinus was traditionally used by Maori for making cordage";
   - ribbon tree, ribbonwood, Plagianthus regius

Type of: tree

Part of: genus Plagianthus, Plagianthus

Encyclopedia: Plagianthus betulinus