DSC_4080 Poor Knights Renga lily (Arthropodium bifurcatum) detail of flower and stamens. This is a more robust species of the widespread Renga lily (Arthropodium cirratum), which was valued for medicine and as a food by Maori, and had a symbolic importance in traditional Maori culture. Renga lilies were often found growing near old deserted Maori homes and plantations. It is believed that the fleshy rhizomes were eaten after first being cooked in a hangi. Aorangi, Poor Knights Group *
11009-52110 Maori onion (Bulbinella angustifolia) a perennial lily found in subalpine grasslands and alpine herbfields. Ahuriri Valley *
11009-52105 Maori onion (Bulbinella angustifolia) detail of flower. A perennial lily found in subalpine grasslands and alpine herbfields. Ahuriri Valley *
