The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 66
Genus—Elœocarpus, Linn
Genus—Elœocarpus, Linn.
Elœocarpus dentatus, Vahl.
Hinau.—A small tree, about 50ft. high, and 18in. thick in stem, with brown bark which yields a permanent blue-black dye, which is used for tanning; it is used by the Maoris for colouring mats and baskets. Wood a yellowish-brown colour and close-grained; very durable for fencing and piles. Common throughout the Islands.