The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 66
Order—Violarieæ. — Genus—Melicytus, Forst
Order— Violarieæ.
Genus— Melicytus, Forst.
Melicytus ramiflorus, Forst.
Mahoe, Hinahina.—A small tree, 20ft. to 30ft. high; trunk often angular, and 7ft. in girth. The wood is soft and not in use. Abundant throughout the Islands as far south as Otago. Leaves greedily eaten by cattle.