‘Ākia (False Ohelo)
‘Ākia is a sprawling / crawling shrub that grows up to five feet tall. Normally, it gets to three feet tall and ten feet in diameter. The leaves are an oval to rou...
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Kī (Ti leaf)
Kī is a plant frequently used in landscaping, and a common sight around Hawaiʻi. Prior to western contact, only green kī could be found on the Hawaiian Islands. Polyne...
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Pā‘ūohi‘iaka
Pā‘ūohi‘iaka is a member of the morning glory family. There are other species of Jacquemontia sandwicensis found naturally in Mexico, the West Indies, and Afric...
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‘Ilima
ʻIlima is related to the hibiscus family. There are two forms; ‘Ilima kū and ‘Ilima papa. ‘Ilima kū grows to around five feet, but can reach upwards of ten feet....
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Hāpu‘u (Hawai’i Tree Fern)
There are 3 endemic species of hāpuʻu, and many hybrids can be found in the wet forests of Hawaiʻi. The Hawaiian name, “Hāpuʻu” translates to “abounding” or ...
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ʻŌhiʻa Lehua
The ʻōhiʻa lehua is the most common native tree in Hawaiʻi. Often called a pioneer plant, they are one of the first species to colonize fresh lava fields and excel a...
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