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Arthropodium cirratum
Rengarenga
Arthropodium
Arthropodium cirratum commonly known as rengarenga, renga lily, New Zealand rock lily, or maikaika, is a species of herbaceous perennial plant, endemic to New Zealand, where it may once have been farmed. It is used for medicine as well as food, and has symbolic importance in traditional Māori culture.
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Classification
Genus
Arthropodium
Common name
Rengarenga
Climate
temperate, subtropical
Arthropodium cirratum belongs to the Arthropodium genus. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical zones in our experience.
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Cultivation
Care sheet.
Water
Moderate
Light
Full sun to part shade
Soil
Well-drained
Growth rate
Moderate
Mature size
Varies by species
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Companions
Species we plant alongside Rengarenga.
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Further reading
- 01Arthropodium cirratum taxon photograph — Atlas of Living Australia image service
