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The taua, a large forest-tree [1842]

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Date

[1845]

Artist

Martha King (c. 1803-1897)

Collective Title

Wakefield, Edward Jerningham 1820-1879 :Illustrations to "Adventure in New Zealand". Lithographed from original drawings taken on the spot by Mrs Wicksteed, Miss King, Mrs Fox, Mr John Saxton, Mr Charles Heaphy, Mr S. C. Brees and Captain W. Mein Smith. London, Smith Elder & Co, 1845.

Collection

Alexander Turnbull Library

Image Link

https://natlib.govt.nz/records/23154235

Description

Branch of tawa, showing leaves, flowers and ripe black berries

Accompanying text reads: This is one of the most common trees of the New Zealand forest. The wood is worthless for most purposes, but splits with great ease. The wild pigeons feed on the berries, which taste strongly of turpentine. The inside of the berry consists of a nut like that of an acorn, which forms equally good food for pigs.

Other Titles - Tawa

A close copy of Martha King's watercolour "Fruit of the Tawa" Ref. no. A-005-006

Image Licence

All Rights Reserved

Image Credit

Alexander Turnbull Library

Location

New Zealand

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Plants
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Fruits

Category

Glossary
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