Plagianthus Betulinus

The inner bark of the young branches of

this plant yields a very fine fiber, sometimes called New Zealand

cotton, though more like flax than cotton; it is the Akaroa of the

New Zealanders. In Tasmania it bears the name of Currajong. Good

cordage and twine for fishing nets are made from this fiber. A

superior paper pulp is prepared from the wood; it is also employed

in making handles to baskets, rims for sieves, and hoops for

barrels.