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Elatostema rugosum, commonly known as parataniwha or New Zealand begonia, is a herbaceous ground cover plant that is endemic to New Zealand.
Elatostema rugosum grows up to 1 m (3 ft 3 in) high in wet, shaded places such as gullies and streamsides. It has long green-purple leaves with prominent veins and a saw-like edge.[1]
The common name parataniwha, roughly translates to "home of the taniwha" and suggests the presence of a taniwha, a powerful supernatural being in Māori mythology. [2]
References
- ^ "Elatostema rugosum (Parataniwha)". Taranaki Educational Resource: Research, Analysis and Information Network. Retrieved 17 September 2012.
- ^ "Is there a taniwha in your garden? | Horticulture Blog | Auckland Zoo".
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