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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.