Ko Tarata he rākau kakara, e mōhiotia ana ko te Lemonwood.
He uri nō Tāne rāua ko Mangonui
Ko te hinu o tōna kiri ka whakamahia hei whakakakakara, hei mātao hoki i te tinana.
Tarata (Pittosporum eugenioides) has a lovely scent, can help with skin ailments, and is used as an insect repellent.
We crush its leaves to use on cuts and bites.
Tarata can also be made into a soothing drink — a wairakau for the hinengaro (mind).