They originate from Central America and have thrived on the Hawaiian islands since 1860. It’s a common misconception that flowers like these used in iconic leis are native, says Oʻahu-based lei ...

Kona coffee, pineapples and macadamia nuts have become such iconic Hawaiian commodities, it’s easy to forget none are native species. They, along with plumeria, liliko‘i and other plants, were ...

To promote the health and wellness benefits of Native Hawaiian Plants, G70’s Wellness Committee and Nā Makamaka o Kou (NMOK) Cultural Committee teamed up to brew medicinal teas using common Native ...

We encourage our community to visit the Kaiwiʻula Night Market throughout the year and learn more about our Native Hawaiian ...

There’s more than just a string of flowers that go into it." Even the leaves must be cut at the right angle so the lei looks its best, said Auli‘i Cravalho, a Native Hawaiian actress and ...

The relation between this native Hawaiian plant and the commercial cotton plant (Gossypium hirsutum) is close enough, however ...

Ed Case and Jill Tokuda to protect Hawaii’s native plants and animals. The Hawaii Native Species Conservation and Recovery Act would protect over 10,000 plant and animal species that are native ...

The endemic Ohia Lehua trees are among native plants in Hawaiian ecosystems in wet and dry climates, including high elevation bogs. It is facing a threat from Rapid Ohia Death fungus. Maui County ...