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 ...

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 ...

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

Ed Case and Jill Tokuda to protect Hawaii’s native plants and animals. The Hawaii Native Species Conservation and Recovery ...

The island's exquisite array of flowers, valued for their fragrances, are harvested by Hawaiians for the ancient tradition of lei making. Hawaii native Meleana Estes picks flowers – like the ...

But in many places – including islands like Hawaii and New Zealand, where so many species of plants and animals have gone extinct and non-native species have spread so far – turning back the ...