Hoheria (Noun)
Meaning
Small genus of shrubs and small trees of New Zealand: lacebarks.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The lacebark hoheria is a popular garden plant in New Zealand due to its attractive white flowers.
- New Zealand native hoheria plants have a sweet scent released by their flowers in summer.
- The most common species of hoheria in New Zealand is hoheria populnea, also known as the lacebark tree.
- Lacebark hoheria trees are a food source for some native birds in New Zealand, including the kereru and tui.
- Hoheria are valued for their timber which is prized for its strength, durability and attractive grain pattern.