faka tagi gata
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[ɸaka taŋi ŋata]
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Example: Peel off the outer portion of the stem, clean it, remove the fibers and dry them in the sun, and then weave into rope for fishing and also to make the net for catching flying fish. Weave into rope for fishing, and also weave this fiber to attach to the frame, used to catch flying fish.
Scientific name: Pipturus argenteus, Speaker: Takaronga Kuautonga
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fakatangigata
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Example: Photo by raboul / iNaturalist, License: CC-BY-NC. This plant can "call the snake." Hold the leaf between 2 fingers and pull down along the length of the leaf--it sounds like a snake so the snake comes. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))
Scientific name: Dianella ensifolia
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firoa
firoa
gaito
n.
Example: The stems of this plant are good for firewood and house posts (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))
Scientific name: Melochia odorata
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gatara kosi
gatara kosi
hma
jito
kasoki
kauvmaka kiato
marino
momorei
moropake
n.
Example: (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74), Samuel Seru (male, 31))
Scientific name: Pittosporum aneityense
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nau nau
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[nau nau]
n.
Example: Termites like to live in this wood. Collect termites from this plant and give to young chickens as food.
Scientific name: Scaevola, Speaker: Ausdin Jackson
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paua
paua
puandabura
puku fakatu
sumu
ta
tawai
Toga
uorukago
vave
vetei
wowofine
n.
Example: Ancient people were said to use this vine to decorate their heads during the Kastom dance. If people decorate their heads with this vine today, they say that the vine is from the God of Matchichiki, Futina and if one wears it, people will know that the person is from Futuna--a form of identity. (authorities: Naumeta Rose (male, 32), Paul Fatapa (male, 74))
Scientific name: Alyxia stellata
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