maple

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

In New Zealand, a common settlers'corruption for any tree called Mapau (q.v.); inAustralia, applied to Villaresia moorei, F. v. M., N.O. Olacineae, called also the Scrub Silky Oak.See Oak.

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