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Encyclopedia > Rata

Rata may refer to the following:

  • Rata is a generic Māori name for eleven species of trees and vines native to New Zealand belonging to genus Metrosideros, the best-known species being Metrosideros robusta (Northern rata) and M. umbellata (Southern rata)
  • Rata Honey is produced predominantly from the Southern Rata (Metrosideros umbellata) on the West coast of New Zealand's South Island.
  • In Polynesian mythology, Rata (or Laka) is an important mythological figure. See:
  • Rata River is a river in Belarus and Ukraine, a tributary of Western Bug.
  • Rata Island is an island near Brazil.
  • Rata ("rat") is the name given for the WW2-era Polikarpov I-16 fighter.

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Rata - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (146 words)
Rata is one of several species of tree native to New Zealand belonging to genus Metrosideros, the best-known species being Metrosideros robustus (Northern rata) and M.
Rata Honey is produced predominantly from the Southern Rata (Metrosideros umbellata) on the West coast of New Zealand's South Island.
Rata River is a river in Belarus and Ukraine, a tributary of Western Bug.
the New Zealand rata tree (121 words)
Northern rata in flower is a magnificent sight, each branchlet producing a group of flowers with large bright scarlet stamens.
Northern rata is one of the most distinctive trees on the ridge behind the National Wildlife Centre.
Northern rata is found in the North and South Islands, from North Cape to Greymouth.
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