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New Zealand · Food · Hard
What is the Māori name for the black tree fern pith that was traditionally harvested, baked, and eaten as a starchy food in times of scarcity?
Answer: Mamaku — The pith of the mamaku (Cyathea medullaris), the tallest native tree fern, was a traditional bush food; the inner trunk core was split open, steamed, and eaten as a starchy, slightly sweet sustenance.
- A Pikopiko
- B Mamaku ✓
- C Kawakawa
- D Karengo
The pith of the mamaku (Cyathea medullaris), the tallest native tree fern, was a traditional bush food; the inner trunk core was split open, steamed, and eaten as a starchy, slightly sweet sustenance.