ribbon tree

/ˌrɪbən tri/

Definitions of ribbon tree

1. noun

   deciduous New Zealand tree whose inner bark yields a strong fiber that resembles flax and is called New Zealand cotton
   synonyms: Plagianthus betulinus, Plagianthus regius, ribbonwood

   type of:

   tree

   a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms