Scientific Name: Achyranthes splendens var. rotundata Also Known As: ‘Ahinahina; Hinahina; Hinahina Ewa Description: Although the Hawaiian name for this plant is not historically known, it is … [Read more...]
Akaakai
Scientific Name: Schoenoplectella tabernae-montani Description: Green onion on steroids is what they look like, but really they're tall native bulrushes. Cultural Uses: Used to make quick … [Read more...]
Akia
Scientific Name: Wikstroemia uva-ursi Endemic: Kaua’i, O’ahu, Maui, Molokai Description: Dense shrubs that either grow prostrate or sprawl up to 3-4 ft. tall. They have small oval shaped leaves, … [Read more...]
Akia Kuahiwi
Scientific Name: Wikstroemia oahuense Endemic: Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui and Lanai Description: Tall shrubs or small trees up to 12 ft high with very few braches. Bark is thin and medium to … [Read more...]
Akoko
Scientific Name: Chamaesyce celasroides Endemic: All of HI including Nihoa Description: Prostrate groundcovers two feet tall or less or erect shrubs up to six feet with thick, glabrous leaves. … [Read more...]
Amau
Scientific Name: Sadleiria spp. Endemic: All HI Description: Commonly mistaken for hapu’u fern the easiest way to distinguish amau is from its new fronds that once unrolled are bright red then … [Read more...]
Aweoweo
Scientific Name: Chenopodium oahuense Endemic: Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui, Lanai, Hawaii, plus Lisianski, Laysan, Necke, French Frigate Shoals, Nihoa. With all the news about people fishing for … [Read more...]
Awikiwiki
Scientific Name: Canavalia hawaiiensis Endemic: Lanai, Maui, Hawaii Description: A climbing vine with very pubescent, trifolate leaves (three leaflets comprising a single leaf) and striking … [Read more...]
Bonamia menziesii
Scientific Name: Bonamia menziesii Endemic - Endangered … [Read more...]
Carex
Scientific Name: Carex wahuensis Endemic: Kaua’i, O’ahu, Maui, Moloka’i, Lana’i, Hawaii Description: Graceful sedges that form thick clumps and reach heights close to two feet tall, however, the … [Read more...]
