Kuta (Eleocharis sphacelata, Cyperaceae), a locally important and highly valued weaving plant

Wehi, Priscilla M.2026-03-202026-03-202006-091175-3099https://hdl.handle.net/10289/18131This article introduces and discusses kuta (Eleocharis sphacelata, Cyperaceae), a tall spikerush found on the margins of shallow lakes in New Zealand, which, although often overlooked, is considered in Northland to be a valuable weaving resource.enAttribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 Internationalhttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/Northland (N.Z.)New Zealandweaving equipmentCyperaceaeMāori (New Zealand people)Ngāi TipuTipu MāoriRākau Māorimahi rarangamahi whatukutaKuta (Eleocharis sphacelata, Cyperaceae), a locally important and highly valued weaving plantJournal Article10.15663/K10.141223021-5668