2. (noun) coastal five finger, Pseudopanax lessonii - a native tree with toothed leaves arranged in a hand-shape with 3-5 stalkless 'fingers' of glossy leaves with a raised midvein. Small, black seeds are in loose clusters. Found in coastal scrub and forest of northern North Island.
See also houpara
Synonyms: houparapara, parapara, houmāpara
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