Scientific Name: Vitex rotundifolia Description: A sprawling shrub (2-3ft.) with rounded leaves that are silvery-green in color on top and whitish underneath. Small purple flowers form clusters … [Read more...]
Pohuehue
Scientific Name: Ipomea pes-caprae subsp. brasiliensis Also Known As: Beach Morning Glory Indigenous: All HI including most of the Northwestern Hawaiian islands Description: A prostrate vine, … [Read more...]
Popolo (nelsonii)
Scientific Name: Solanum nelsonii Endemic Description: A large shrub or small tree up to 12 feet tall with light green to almost yellowish foliage. Each leaf is rough in … [Read more...]
Uala
Scientific Name: Ipomea batatas Also Known As: Hawaiian Sweet Potato Polynesian Introduction: All HI Description: There are many different forms of Hawaiian cultivars of 'uala, each usually … [Read more...]
Ukiuki
Scientific Name: Dianella sandwicense Indigenous: All HI except Niihau and Kahoolawe Description: From what I have seen there are two basic forms of ‘uki’uki found through out the state. One … [Read more...]
Ulei
Scientific Name: Osteomeles anthylidifolia Indigenous: All HI except Niihau and Kahoolawe Description: Amazing shrubs with dark, glossy, pinnate leaves and very fragrant white flower clusters. … [Read more...]