poroporo
/ˌpɔːrəˈpɔːroʊ/
noun
- A small tree or shrub native to New Zealand and Australia, with purple or yellow berries and white or purple flowers.
- Poroporo is often used in traditional Māori medicine for treating skin conditions.
- We spotted a poroporo bush covered in white flowers during our hike in New Zealand.
- The poroporo in our backyard has grown tall and now produces many purple berries.
- The edible berry of the poroporo plant, which can be eaten raw or used in jams and desserts.
- The children picked ripe poroporo berries from the bush and ate them as a snack.
- Poroporo berries taste sweet when fully ripe, but they can be bitter if eaten too early.
- She made a delicious poroporo jam to spread on toast.