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E papa.
Of the leaves of this tree, which are very white and glistering, when dried, they make their evanne-matting, much admired for its beauty.
E howira.
This grows chiefly in the low islands; of the split leaves they make their best mats for garments, to sit, and sleep upon.
E yeiyei.
This plant is of the nature of osier; of the stalks of it they work their round baskets, which they call Heenei, and in which they keep their victuals, and all their utensils.
Doodooe-awai & Oheparra.
With these they dye their poowhirre, or brown cloth.
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