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Ribbonwood (Noun)

Small tree or shrub of New Zealand having a profusion of axillary clusters of honey-scented paper-white flowers and whose bark is used for cordage.

Nouns denoting plants.

In the native bush, a ribbonwood tree was particularly noticeable for its clusters of elegant white flowers.
The basket maker wove strong cordage from the ribbonwood bark she had carefully harvested earlier that day.
Vibrant tui birds flitted between the branches of the ribbonwood, feeding on nectar from the fragrant flowers.
She delighted in learning about the traditional uses of the ribbonwood plant, from crafts to medicine.
With its delicate, honey-scented blooms, the ribbonwood was a popular choice among gardeners creating native New Zealand plantings.

Deciduous New Zealand tree whose inner bark yields a strong fiber that resembles flax and is called New Zealand cotton.

Nouns denoting plants.

Ribbonwood trees line the riverbanks with their slender branches swaying gently in the breeze.
In 19th-century New Zealand, ribbonwood was a valuable resource due to the versatile fiber found in its bark.
The arts and crafts movement in New Zealand often makes use of ribbonwood fiber as a sustainable alternative to traditional materials.
Ribbonwood inner bark was highly prized by the early Maori people for its strong fibers that could be used to make durable clothing.
As a result of ribbonwood's versatility and abundance in New Zealand forests, the early settlers found it a vital plant for making ropes, nets, and garments.