Toetoe versus Pampas Grass.
Toetoe is the native 'pampas grass' as opposed to actual Pampas grass which is an introduced 'grass' and has a very fluffy, feathery flower. Pampas grass flowers in the Winter, toetoe does not.
Māori used toetoe stalks for making frames to work tukutuku patterns. The stalks were also used in the making of manu aute - kites.
I always thought Toetoe was spelled Toitoi. Maybe this is something you could check out!http://www.terrain.net.nz/friends-of-te-henui-group/plants-grasses-sedges-rushes-nz-natives/toetoe.html
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