뉴질랜드에서 자생하는 메트로시데로스속의 교목으로, 주로 붉은 꽃이 피는 것이 특징이다.
Any of several New Zealand trees of the genus Metrosideros, often starting as epiphytes and known for their bright red flowers.
예문:
"The northern rata is one of New Zealand's tallest flowering trees."
"Bees are attracted to the nectar of the red rata blossoms."
라타 나무에서 얻은 암적색의 매우 단단하고 무거운 목재.
The hard, heavy, dark red timber produced by the rata tree, used for construction and woodworking.
예문:
"Rata wood is known for being exceptionally hard and heavy."
"The settlers used rata timber to build sturdy fence posts."