Rata vine, Aka
Metrosideros fulgens
Family: Myrtaceae
What it is like
A climber. The bark is flaky. The stems can be 9 m long and 10 cm across. The leaves are small. The flower heads are on the tips of the branches. The flowers are bright orange.
There are 50 Metrosideros species. They are mostly in Asia and the Pacific.
Where it is found
It can tolerate cold.
Countries/locations it is found in
New Zealand (country/location of origin)
How it is used for food
The vine is used as a sweetener.
Edible parts
Sweetener, nectar