Phormium tenax SN6325

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Ponnutheerthagiri Santhan

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Jun 3, 2025, 10:26:53 AMJun 3
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Phormium tenax - Harakeke flax - Endemic shrub close to Agave and Aloe available in Newzealand. The leaf gel is useful in skin care, leaf fibre used in fabric production and handicraft work. seeds are edible. Growing throughout Newzealand.

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Dr. Santhan P
Industrial R&D expert, Plant taxonomist
Author of the Books "Trees of our Life" (Botany, Chemistry, Medicine),
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Medicinal Plants of commercial importance (2022)
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