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Monthly Archives: February 2011
The hills have eyes… and really weird flowers
I like hiking Ko’olau range because I like the juxtaposition of rare native biota and dense urban environments. That whole sharing the planet thing again. However, I just can’t deny how amazing the native flora is in the Wai’anae range … Continue reading
Trailside plants of the Hawai’i Loa Ridge
While it’s an obvious play off John Hall’s excellent book, my ambitions are much humbler than his. Highlighting native plants on one trail is enough for me. On a whim, I decided to do a short 3-4 hr hike up … Continue reading
Snapshot: Hulumoa on Ahakea lau nui
Here’s another species of Hulumoa (Korthalsella complanata). K. complanata is the most common of the Hawaiian mistletoes. It is also found on a wider variety of host plants than the other species. Here it is on Ahakea lau nui (Bobea … Continue reading
Getting to know your Hawaiian Lobeliads #10: Clermontia faurei
Clermontia faurei Hawaiian Name: Haha’aiakamanu Conservation Status: Apparently Secure Distribution: Kaua’i, O’ahu (2 records in 1950 & 1956) Date photographed: 9/22/2010 Ease of viewing: Easy *Identification: Form– Terrestrial or epiphytic shrub or tree 2-7 m tall. Leaves– oblong to elliptic; … Continue reading
Gulch-hopping in Mokule’ia
We hiked several gulches in the Mokule’ia forest preserve to check out the native plants in the area. This part of the northern Wai’anaes has some nice native forest that are still fairly species rich. Let’s see how things have … Continue reading
Studia Mirabilium 