In addition to describing the plants and their habitats, this guide relates the significance that native Hawaiian and Polynesian introduced plants had to traditional Hawaiian culture, and describes how these plants are still used today.
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Photo of kukui tree in Waiakea Uka. The kukui tree was named the state tree of Hawaiʻi due to its versatility. It has been cultivated by different cultures since 1300 BC, and was introduced to Hawaiʻi by Polynesian voyagers over 1000 years ago. This species is also known as the “candlenut tree”, since its most well-known purpose was as a light source – the nut oil was burned in lamps. The wood can be used to form canoes, the sap makes cloth waterproof and the roots form a salve that helps with infected injuries. Kukui is truly an all purpose plant!
No painting today for #AcolorADAYpril, but here's a photo of lots of GREEN on my late afternoon walk with a kukui tree in Waiakea Uka.
#kukui #nativehawaiianplants #hilomyhometown #mokuokeawe #getoutside
Monstera Thai ‘Platinum’ mint variegated. Bought this back in 2023. It’s a slow grower.
#aroids
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#orchids
#sygoniumaurea
#propagation
#anthuriums
#orchidaceae
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#houseplants
#indoorplants
#monstera
#newleaf
#outdoorplants
#airplants
#テルノポトス
#plantpest
Sesbania tomentosa know is ‘Ōhai in Hawaii, is one of my favorite native Hawaiian plants.
#nativeplants #nativehawaiianplants #fabaceae #endangered
`Ākia, a native plant of Hawai'i has small red berries and yellow flowers. This oil painting depicts the bright yellow flower clusters and rounded green leaves.
Native Hawaiian hibiscus, Pua Aloalo has bright yellow petals and yellow or red stamens. This oil painting depicts the bright yellow petals and yellow stamens of Pua Aloalo against purple and green leaf background.
`Ākia. Oil on Canvas. 11"×14"
Pua Aloalo/Ma`o Hau Hele. Oil on Canvas. 16"×20"
#JanuArty #JanuArty2025 @bsky.art @womensartbluesky.bsky.social #wahineartist #contemporarypainting #oilpainting Yellow. Native Hawaiian Flowers. #nativehawaiianplants #artandnature #flowersofhawaii
Kauna`oa & Pōhuehue.
Oil on Canvas. 28"×30"
Pōhuehue is often seen with kauna`oa, an orange vine. The relationship is parasitic but does not detrimentally affect the host; the two are able to exist in harmony. #nativehawaiianplants #artandnature #oilpainting @bsky.art @womensartbluesky.bsky.social
Close-up of small five petaled bloom that looks like half the petals are missing. There are many green flower buds behind the bloom along with dark waxy green leaves.
Naupaka kahakai (Scaevola taccada) is a gorgeous indigenous Hawaiian flowering shrub we met this month. Used in lei making, their white berries are also a favorite food of nēnē (Hawaiian goose).💚
More here...
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Hau Blossoms Downstream
Oil on Canvas. 12"×24"
This species is indigenous to Hawai’i and commonly found in the lowlands, especially on the shores, of the Hawaiian islands. #nativehawaiianplants #artandnature #oilpainting #contemporaryart #art #painter @bsky.art
