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Is Phormium Tenax Leaf vegetarian?

Phormium Tenax Leaf

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Phormium Tenax Leaf is the leaf of Phormium tenax (New Zealand flax), an evergreen perennial plant native to New Zealand and Norfolk Island, valued as a fibre and ornamental plant.

Also known as New Zealand Flax Leaf
INCI name Phormium Tenax Leaf
CosIng ID 95831
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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