The significance of pūha or sow-thistle (Sonchus spp.) in Māori society / by Nick Roskruge

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The significance of pūha or sow-thistle (Sonchus spp.) in Māori society / by Nick Roskruge

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National Library of New Zealand

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Index New Zealand

Description

Notes how Māori of NZ know the locally available species of sow-thistle (S. asper and S. oleraceus) as pūhā , a primary green vegetable cooked in various ways and a contributor to their traditional medicines. Describes the growing, harvesting and traditional uses and how this information contributes to a traditional knowledge base or mātauranga of the pūhā plant. Investigates the likelihood for this plant to be commercially produced and what producers need to do in order for this to happen. I...

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Journal

Date created

Sum 2009

Creator

Roskruge, Nick,, 1959-, (Te Atiawa, Ngāti Tama-ariki, Massey University, Institute of Natural Resources, College of Sciences)

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http://natlib.govt.nz/records/20499848

Related subjects

Sow thistles / Maori (New Zealand people) -- Ethnobotany / Farm produce / Cropping systems / Pūhā. / Mātauranga huaota. / Kai. / Rongoa.

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