1. (noun) pōkākā, Elaeocarpus hookerianus - a canopy tree found in lowland to montane forest with a trubk up to 1 m diameter. This tree has a distinct juvenile form which has twisted, interlacing branches with scattered narrow oval leaves (5cm x 6mm), the leaves have saw like teeth on the margins. Adult leaves are narrow-oblong (3-11cm x 1-3cm) are leathery and have a prominent mid vein and blunt serrations on the margins. Little pale yellow flowers. The fruit is a purplish oval drupe about 8mm long. Greyish white bark.