Wharariki (Phormium cookianum)

Family: Agavaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Phormium cookianum Le Jol. is a synonym of Phormium colensoi Hook.f.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

The roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute. An edible nectar is obtained from the flowers. An edible gum is obtained from the base of the leaves. — The roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute.; An edible nectar is obtained from the flowers.; An edible gum is obtained from the base of the leaves.

Habitat & North American Range

Coastal cliffs to mountain slopes, locally dominant on shady faces in high country, North, South and Stewart Islands. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)