Post by Kiwi Frontline on Mar 28, 2019 16:19:54 GMT 12
RONGOĀ MĀORI PLANTS AT RISK FROM CLIMATE CHANGE
Some plants traditionally used in Māori medicine may become less available as a result of climate change, according to new research.
A study by Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research and NorthTec say two of the plants at risk are kuta and kūmarahou.
Kuta is a soft, golden sedge found in wetlands across Aotearoa and is especially valued in the North Island where it is weaved into highly-prized mats, hats and baskets.
Kūmarahou is a shrub that flourishes on well-drained clay soils in the northern regions of the North Island and is used to treat respiratory ailments.......
www.maoritelevision.com/news/regional/rongoa-maori-plants-risk-climate-change
Some plants traditionally used in Māori medicine may become less available as a result of climate change, according to new research.
A study by Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research and NorthTec say two of the plants at risk are kuta and kūmarahou.
Kuta is a soft, golden sedge found in wetlands across Aotearoa and is especially valued in the North Island where it is weaved into highly-prized mats, hats and baskets.
Kūmarahou is a shrub that flourishes on well-drained clay soils in the northern regions of the North Island and is used to treat respiratory ailments.......
www.maoritelevision.com/news/regional/rongoa-maori-plants-risk-climate-change