‘Ahu‘awa or ‘Ehu‘awa Scientific Name: Cyperus javanicus This indigenous plant was often cultivated. The fibers were made into two/three ply cordage used for lashing in house construction (Abbott 1992:62); the cordage was also used in temporary fishing nets and for holding ‘umeke (Abbott 1992:63, 91). Some say it was good for deep water fishing line and canoe rigging, too; the leaves also used to strain ‘awa drink and medicines (Chun 1994:13). #ScienceSaturday
Posted on: Sat, 26 Apr 2014 18:00:01 +0000
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