13 Mar 2016

Rob McGowan on Tutu

From Te Ahi Kaa , 6:06 pm on 13 March 2016
Tutu (Coriaria arborea)

Tutu (Coriaria arborea) Photo: Te Ara

In this excerpt Rob talks about Tutu – well known to farmers as a toxic plant that can kill animals that graze it. Beekeepers also need to be cautious of it because of the toxic dew which can be collected by their bees.
Rob explains the role of Tutu in traditional Māori medicine.