Category Archives: Botany

Snapshot: Pe`ahi Southern Bretheren

Posted on February 28, 2026 by Sebastian Marquez

My botanical sensibilities have and probably always will be Hawai`i-centric. Seeing congeners of Hawaiian flora elsewhere in the world has fascinated me. A spectacular cousin of our Pe`ahi (Microsorum spectrum) is found in Australia. While it still has the reticulated … Continue reading →

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Getting to know your Hawaiian Lobeliads #45 Brighamia rockii

Posted on July 30, 2025 by Sebastian Marquez

Brighamia rockii

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Snapshot: small efforts

Posted on May 31, 2025 by Sebastian Marquez

DLNR has dedicated this year as the year of the community forest. While we have plans to highlight the work we’ve done over the last 20 years, at the end of the day a lot of it boils down to … Continue reading →

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Getting to know your Hawaiian Lobeliads #44 Cyanea pinnatifida

Posted on February 1, 2025 by Sebastian Marquez

Cyanea pinnatifida

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Let’s talk about: Hibiscadelphus

Posted on January 16, 2025 by Sebastian Marquez

One of the many plants that I was happy to engage with from my trip to Limahuli last year was this guy: Hau kuahiwi (Hibiscadelphus distans). And I figure now would be a good a time as any to talk … Continue reading →

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Getting to know your Hawaiian Lobeliads #43 Lobelia oahuensis

Posted on November 1, 2024 by Sebastian Marquez

Lobelia oahuensis

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Snapshot: Bacopa

Posted on September 30, 2024 by Sebastian Marquez

Areas of frequent washouts are prime habitat for weedy, ruderal species. These areas of persistent disturbance are highly susceptible to colonization by non-native species here in Hawai`i. Most stream and canals here in the state are filled with some of … Continue reading →

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Snapshot: A path to native forests

Posted on August 28, 2024 by Sebastian Marquez

How can a tiny seedling bring me so much joy? Last week, I was clearing around the base of several large olapa trees when I came across this little guy. Almost a decade ago, I did a post on identifying … Continue reading →

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Getting to know your Hawaiian Lobeliads #42 Cyanea coriacea

Posted on July 10, 2024 by Sebastian Marquez

Cyanea coriacea

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More on Olonā

Posted on May 29, 2024 by Sebastian Marquez

While we’ve been lucky to have an intimate knowledge with olonā, there is so much more to this plant that I’m not familiar with, especially culturally. I’ve been lucky to be part of a project to bring more attention to … Continue reading →

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