Writing about Harakeke

Facts about the Harakeke plant

Flax was a valuable resource. People around the world use flax to make different
creations and is also made for clothing. Special flax plants
The plant was seen as a family. The central shoot or rito was the baby
and the leaves on either side of it the awhi rito or matua (its parents).
Only the leaves on the outside of the tupuna, or grandparents were cut, to
avoid weakening the plant. The Harakeke plant is a useful plant that some
people use for medicine and other health things. 

What its used for/ health

The Harakeke seeds are highly edible and are good
for the human body. The googy subscene on the outer side of the leaf is used
for infected
wounds and also used for weaving.

Harvesting

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