Explantion writing about Harakeke

The Harakeke has many uses in New zealand

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What is Harakeke? Harakeke is a type of plant that is used for many things. The plant also represents a moari family, there are three leaves in the middle of the plant which is called the (rito) which is the child of the plants. The outer leaves of the harakeke plant are called the (awhi rito) meaning the parents and the surrounding leaves are the tupuna (the grandparents and the ancestors).

Before harvesting the Harakeke plant firstly you need to say a karakia(prayer) before cutting the Harakeke plant. Secondly cut at an angle from the side never the center. Never Harvest the plant at night or eat next to the Harakeke plant. After that, create craft and return any unused harakeke back to (Papatuanuku). 

The harakeke plant also helps with health and different injuries on the human body. The seeds of the harakeke plant are highly edible and good for the human blood cycle. The harakeke is also made into different types of body products, for example: Soap and shampoo. It's also a wine too.

Harakeke(flax) is a very native plant that is grown across the world but it's mostly fresh in new zealand. The harakeke is a very special plant because it helped people from centuries ago meaning some of our ancestors.