Definition of ribbon tree
: a New Zealand tree (Plagianthus betulinus) from whose inner bark a strong fiber resembling flax is obtained — see new zealand cotton
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“Ribbon tree.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ribbon%20tree. Accessed 2 Mar. 2021.
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