Scientific Name: Acacia koa Endemic: All HI except Kaho’olawe and Ni’ihau Description: These are large trees that on other islands, mainly on Kaua'i, Maui and Hawai'i that can reach over 100 ft. … [Read more...]
Koaia
Scientific Name: Acacia koai’a Endemic: All HI. Description: A tree with the same physical resemblance to Koa but only smaller (up to 15 ft.). It has the same sickle shaped foliage, which … [Read more...]
Kokio
Scientific Name: Hibiscus kokio subsp. st.johnianus Native Hawaiian Shrub - Endemic - Rare Description: Ok, if you can find a more beautiful Hibiscus species than this one I gotta see it to … [Read more...]
Kokio Kea
Scientific Name: Hibiscus waimeae Endemic: Kauai Description: Unreal shrubs or small trees up to 15 ft. tall but usually stay in the 5-8 foot range. These plants have light green foliage which … [Read more...]
Kokiokeokeo
Scientific Name: Hibiscus arnottianus subsp. immaculatus Endemic - Endagered Description: This much-sought-after shrub can reach the height of a 15-foot tree but usually stays in the 5- to … [Read more...]
Kokioulaula
Scientific Name: Hibiscus kokio Endemic: All HI except Niihau and Kahoolawe Description: A typical hibiscus shrub (4-10 ft. tall) with extremely glossy, dark green leaves and small red hibiscus … [Read more...]
Kolea
Scientific Name: Myrsine lessertiana Also Known As: Kolea lau nui Endemic: All of HI except Ni’ihau and Kaho’olawe Description: Stunning trees or large shrubs reaching heights of up to 25 … [Read more...]
Kolea lauli’i
Scientific Name: Myrsine sandwicense Endemic: O’ahu, Moloka’i, Lana’i, Maui and Hawai’i Description: Beautiful shrubs or small trees up to 20 ft. tall with small elliptical leaves that cluster … [Read more...]
Kolokolo Kuahiwi
Scientific Name: Lysimachia hillebrandii Endemic: Kaua’i, O’ahu, Moloka’i, Lana’i, Maui Description: A Sprawling shrub with dark green, oval leaves that have a pointed apex. New leaves tend to … [Read more...]
Kookoolau
Scientific Name: Bidens amplectans; B. menziesii; B. torta Endemic Description: Small shrubs usually 3 to 4 feet tall with dark green serrated leaves and many bright yellow flowers. The flower … [Read more...]
