Tag Archives: Native Hawaiian Plants

Small Victories, Large Gains

For all my consternation on where to take this blog into the future, what doesn’t change is the restoration work itself. While I am pondering the social media landscape, native plants are trying their darndest to survive. Case in point … Continue reading

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Getting to know your Hawaiian Lobeliads #45 Brighamia rockii

Brighamia rockii

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Getting to know your Hawaiian Lobeliads #44 Cyanea pinnatifida

Cyanea pinnatifida

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Let’s talk about: Hibiscadelphus

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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Return of the Kings

Let’s talk about the plight of 2 Ko`olau endemic taxa who were both on the very brink of extinction but are now on a tenuous path toward recovery. It’s a tale of destruction and despair but also of compassion and … Continue reading

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Getting to know your Hawaiian Lobeliads #43 Lobelia oahuensis

Lobelia oahuensis

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Snapshot: Bacopa

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

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

Cyanea coriacea

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Snapshot: Hinahina

Hinahina (Heliotropium anomalum var. argenteum) is a coastal plant that one can still come across fairly readily in Hawai`i. Many populations have dense silky pubesence, but this varies. The population that I saw at Pounder’s did not have much pubesence; … Continue reading

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