Maori name for New Zealand shrub, Dracophyllum longifolium, R. Br., also D. traversii, N.O. Epacrideae.
1865. J. Von Haast, `A Journey to the West Coast, 1865' (see`Geology of Westland,' p. 78):
«An undescribed superb tree like Dracophyllum, notunlike the D. latifolium of the North Island, began toappear here. The natives call it nene. (Namedafterwards D. traversii by Dr. Hooker.) It has leavesa foot long running out into a slender point, of a reddish browncolour at the upper part, between which the elegant flower-panicle comes forth.»
1883. J. Hector, `Handbook of New Zealand,' p. 128:
«Neinei, an ornamental shrub-tree, with long grassy leaves.Wood white, marked with satin-like specks, and adapted forcabinet-work.»
1888. J. Adams, `Transactions of New Zealand Institute,' vol.xxi. art. ii. p. 40:
«On the flat and rounded top the tallest plants are stuntedneinei.»