Kou.
The kou tree (Cordia subcordata) is a Hawaiian canoe plant 🌺 brought by early Polynesians 🌊. Its orange flowers and light wood made it perfect for bowls, ʻumeke, and lei for aliʻi 👑.
Photographed here along the trail at our partner #Kaloko-#Honokōhau NHP.

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