Rata
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Rata
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Myrtales Family: Myrtaceae Genus: Metrosideros

Rata (Metrosideros) is a genus of trees native to New Zealand, the best-known species being Metrosideros robustus (Northern rata), M. umbellatus (Southern rata), and Metrosideros excelsa (Pohutukawa).

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In Polynesian mythology, Rata is a son of Tahiti Tokerau and the murderer of Puna (who had kidnapped Tahiti Tokerau).

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