Pohutukawa| ラテン名 | Metrosideros excelsa |
| 科 名 | フトモモ科 Myrtaceae |
| 英 名 | ニュージーランドクリスマスツリー |
| マオリ名 | ポフツカワ、フツカワ |
| 特 徴 | 樹木 高さ20メートル |
| 採蜜場所 | ハイビスカスコースト |
英国のエリザベス女王に献上されるハチミツとしても知られています。ポフツカワという名前は、その花姿から「霧でびしょ濡れ」の意味があります。
Pohutukawa
Latin Name: Metrosideros excelsa
Family: Myrtaceae
English name: New Zealand Christmas Tree
Maori Name: Pohutukawa, Hutukawa
Features: Tree, height 20 meters
Native to Hibiscus Coast ( upper North Island )
Pohutukawa was native to New Zealand’s North Island. It naturally grows along the coastal and beach areas. From December to January it blooms with deep red flowers which earned it the name Christmas Tree.
The nectar of this tree smells like caramel and it has a full bodied flavor. It’s gentle and elegant taste is well suited to tea, pancakes, toast and ice cream.
Pohutukawa honey is remembered as the honey which was presented to Queen Elizabeth in England. The name Pohutakawa means “showered with mist” which describes its flowers aptly.
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