Tag: plants in Hawaii

While Maui Ocean Center showcases marine life and fish, a tour offered by the family embraces Hawaiian culture and plants. Visitors to the Maui Ocean Center now have the opportunity to join a new tour dedicated to native plants and their significance in Hawaiian culture. Guided by a marine naturalist, the 90-minute tour was developed […]

My 11-year-old daughter is in the midst of a pretty amazing “science” project — she and three of her classmates are foraging Hawaii for native plants, dehydrating them using a homemade dehydrator, and adding them to food (she’s much smarter than I ever was).  Well, yesterday, I decided to join them on one of their […]

Let’s discover the romance behind Naupaka, a common Hawaii plant with a not-so-common story. There’s a story hidden in everything around us, and like many other cultures, Hawaii’s mo’olelo (stories) have become an integral part of the culture today. They define the place and its people and give meaning to everyday occurrences. One such story […]

It may be difficult for the casual observer to identify trees by their appearance (it’s easier if they grow fruit.) But in the case of the Sausage Tree in Hawaii, it’s hard to be mistaken. Once you notice this unique tree, you’ll be spotting it again and again. Want to learn all about it? Read […]