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Topic: Toetoe


In the News (Sat 26 Dec 09)

  
  Toetoe - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Toetoe are four species of tall grasses native to New Zealand and members of the Cortaderia genus.
It is sometimes misspelt as toitoi and this misspelling is reflected in some geographical place names.
These introduced species tend to take over from the native toetoe and are regarded as invasive weeds.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Toetoe   (97 words)

  
 Trees for Survival - Toetoe   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Toetoe is New Zealand's largest native grass, growing in clumps up to 3m in height.
Toetoe is often called 'cutty grass' by cildren, because of the many fine, sharp teeth along the edges of the leaves, which are 3-5 cm wide.
Toetoe is generally seen growing in groups of 5 or 6 clumps.
www.treesforsurvival.org.nz /TREEINFO/toetoe.htm   (79 words)

  
 Greater Wellington - Toetoe
Toetoe (C.toetoe) is frequently found growing in wetlands, often with cabbage trees and harakeke.
Toetoe leaves are about 3m long by 3-5cm wide, edged with fine, saw-like teeth.
Pampas grass leaves have a prominent midrib and toetoe leaves have a number of prominent lateral ribs as well as a midrib.
www.gw.govt.nz /story1980.cfm   (196 words)

  
 Pharmacy, University of Otago, New Zealand
The toetoe is the largest native grass in New Zealand and is found throughout the country in swampy areas and coastlines1.
Juice obtained from the white stem of the toetoe was used to wash the tongues of babies infected with oral thrush6.
The Maori used toetoe stems to line the walls and ceilings of their homes, and today people use the feathery plumes of the toetoe grass as decoration1.
pharmacy.otago.ac.nz /rongoa/pages/toetoe.htm   (252 words)

  
 Tapa & Tapa-Toetoe - Jill Main New Zealand Limited
The combination of Tapa and Toetoe has enabled us to create a stunning variety of cushions within the two ranges.
Toetoe (shaggy) - 65% Polyester and 35% Cotton
Toetoe leaves are about 3 metres long with fine, saw-like teeth.
hamiltoninfo.co.nz /webapps/site/21095/31654/info/galleryThumbs.html   (230 words)

  
 Workshop Thumbnail View | TrekNature
Toetoe is often called 'cutty grass' by children, because of the many fine, sharp teeth along the edges of the leaves, which are 3-5 cm wide.
There are 4 species of toetoe which, between them cover all of New Zealand.
Not surprisingly (since a variety of toetoe is known as 'cutty grass'), the sharp leaves were used to make incisions for blood-letting.
www.treknature.com /workshops/8357   (434 words)

  
 The Styx » First cutting of toetoe at janet stewart reserve   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
A Pa Harekeke is a grouping of flax and toetoe plants that have been especially grown for cultural purposes (ie weaving).
The collected materials of toetoe were used at a Nga Puna Waihanga workshop to make tukutuku panels.
Toetoe are used at the vertical strips stitched into the back of the panel of weaving.
www.thestyx.co.nz /177.html   (271 words)

  
 Toe Toe Socks - Socks with toes
Every cell on feet is looked after by ToeToe socks fabric and the environment becomes virtually impossible for germs to survive therefore unpleasant odours adequately prevented.
The cotton of ToeToe socks is prepared with special techniques for a soft and comfortable finish.
ToeToe Socks are manufactured completely seamless and with heel to create perfect fit and ultimate comfort.
www.foothealthcare.com /html/productprofiles/toetoesocks.htm   (509 words)

  
 Athletes Foot - Find A Product For...
TOETOE COTTON ANKLE TOE SOCKS are also ideal for activities like Yoga or Pilates where the function of the entire foot is essential.
TOETOE TOE SOCKS MENS PLAIN ANKLE LENGTH SOCKS are as thin as normal socks and are ideal for use in everyday and formal shoes or in sporting footwear.
TOETOE STRIPY TOE SOCKS are also ideal for activities like Yoga or Pilates where the function of the entire foot is essential.
www.livingiseasy.co.uk /eps/cat1/cat97   (960 words)

  
 Pampas Grass   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Care must be taken with identification as exotic pampas grass can easily be mistaken for the native toetoe, of which there are four species.
Toetoe leaves have distinct secondary veins between the midrib and leaf edge.
Toetoe leaf sheaths, at the base of the flowering stems, have a white waxy surface.
www.doc.govt.nz /Conservation/003~Weeds/Pampas-Grass.asp   (553 words)

  
 Greater Wellington - Toetoe upoko-tangata
Toetoe upoko-tangata growing at the edge of a pond
Toetoe upoko-tangata (giant umbrella sedge, coastal cutty grass) grows in lowland and coastal areas at the edge of wetlands or beside streams.
The elongated spikes of flowers become shiny, dark brown seed heads which are held within a 'cluster' of leaves at the top of a triangular stem.
www.gw.govt.nz /story1995.cfm   (110 words)

  
 Grasses, Pampus Grass and Toetoe in floral art
The stalks of the ToeToe have been used by the Maori people of New Zealand for hundreds of years.
The stalks were cut and laid side by side as a ceiling lining in the porch of their Marae, or meeting houses.
Just recently the toetoe linings in a Marae that is a tourist attraction in Waitangi in the North of New Zealand were replaced after 60 years.
www.floralartmall.com /Pampas.html   (574 words)

  
 Red ToeToe flower essence for land healing, the Master Healer of the land
This Red ToeToe is the “Master Healer” for the land.
A flower essence, made 29th March, 1999, from the flowers of the red toetoe that were growing on the side of the road in Buchanan Street, Wadestown, Wellington, just down the road from the house where I was living.
yellow toetoe that I had already made into a flower essence were also growing, and I had wondered about making a flower essence out of the red toetoe.
www.nmessences.com /essences/toetoe_red.html   (127 words)

  
 ToeToe Flower Essence for Depression and Despair - free on-line healing
ToeToe Flower Essence for Depression and Despair - free on-line healing
When one is in deep despair, feeling like one is falling.
If, however, you would like to use the pictures, or anything else from this website, in your work, or for any type of commercial or work-related purpose, please ask us for permission first (we will usually be very happy to give permission).
www.nmessences.com /healing/toetoe_h.html   (307 words)

  
 toetoe Photo | TrekNature
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Hi Tony, the sun shining of the Toetoe looks real good, especially with the dark BG.
We have Toetoe growing with the similar imported pests around us, and they take a bit of working out which is which.
www.treknature.com /gallery/Oceania/New_Zealand/photo37032.htm   (99 words)

  
 ToeToe Socks - Foothealthcare.com
Seamless and lightweight, ToeToe Stripy are made from 90% high quality cotton and 10% elastane for a perfect foot and toe fit.
ToeToe Stripy Socks are as thin as normal socks and are ideal for use in everyday and formal shoes or in sporting footwear. They are also ideal for activities like Yoga or Pilates where the function of the entire foot is essential.
We use perfect amount of elastane to make sure the fabric will take the shape of any feet. Also makes it easy to put on.
www.foothealthcare.com /acatalog/ToeToe_Socks.html   (528 words)

  
 TOETOE   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Shop.com - UK : TOETOE : ToeToe Toe sock - Ankle - Female Accessories Socks : £6.99:
Tightsplease : TOETOE : TOETOE Anklet Toe Socks : £5.49:
Tightsplease : TOETOE : TOETOE Stripy Toe Socks : £6.49:
www.storesearch.co.uk /listbybrand.php?find=TOETOE   (858 words)

  
 toetoe - Dictionnaire Français-Anglais WordReference.com
We found no English translation for 'toetoe' in our French to English Dictionary.
Or did you want to translate 'toetoe' from English to French?
Forum discussions with the word(s) 'toetoe' in the title:
www.wordreference.com /fren/toetoe   (33 words)

  
 TOETOE WINTER CLEARANCE SPECIAL OFFER   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
WARMER MANIA - 2 PACK PAIRS OF TOETOE ARM/LEG WARMERS FROM £8
Warmer Mania 2 pack pairs of TOETOE arm/leg warmers from £7
Alternatively call our sales hotline 08456 61 61 62.
www.toesocks.co.uk /Specialoffer_5.htm   (80 words)

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