flax, native

Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris

The European flax is Linumusitatissimum, N.O. Liniae. There is a species inAustralia, Linum marginale, Cunn., N.O. Linaceae,called Native Flax. In New Zealand, the Phormiumis called Native Flax. See next word.

1889. J. M. Maiden, `Useful Native Plants,' p. 626:

«`Native flax.' Although a smaller plant than the true flax,this plant yields fibre of excellent quality. It is used bythe blacks for making fishing-nets and cordage.»

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