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kaikomako N.Z.|kaikɔːˈmakɔ|
[Maori.]
A New Zealand tree, Pennantia corymbosa, which bears panicles of fragrant white flowers.
1832G. Bennett in London Med. Gaz. 22 Sept. 794/2 (heading) Kaiko-mako tree of the natives of New Zealand... This tree..attains the elevation of twenty-five to thirty feet... The wood of the..Kaiko-mako, is only used by the natives for procuring fire. 1882W. D. Hay Brighter Britain! II. 198 The Kaikomako..will be much cultivated as a garden ornament. 1910L. Cockayne N.Z. Plants iii. 37 Pennantia corymbosa (the kaikomako) vies in its purity with any bridal flower. 1963Poole & Adams Trees & Shrubs N.Z. 122 P[ennantia] corymbosa... Kaikomako. Tree reaching 12m... Flowers small, dioecious, fragrant. |