Sep 23, 2013 · Ohai (Moloka'i tree form) Scientific Name: Sesbania tomentosa. Endemic – Endangered Species. Description: The many forms of ohai are all stunning in their own way. Most have evolved to have extremely soft, silvery-pubescent (soft with short hairs), pinnate leaves that help reflect sunlight and retain moisture in its harsh environment.

Oct 23, 2013 · Scientific Name: Sesbania tomentosa. Endemic Endangered Species. Description: Very cool, to say the least, with unreal-looking flowers. These are small, upright trees 10 to 18 feet tall, with evenly pinnate leaves, which means that they have an …

Metrosideros polymorpha, the ʻōhiʻa lehua, [4] is a species of flowering evergreen tree in the myrtle family, Myrtaceae, that is endemic to the six largest islands of Hawaiʻi. It is a member of the diverse Metrosideros genus, which are widespread over the …

Hawaiian name: ‘Ohai Botanical name: Sesbania tomentosa Family: Fabaceae (Pea Family) Status: Endemic, Endangered Where found: All Hawaiian Islands Water/Light: Dry, with full sun exposure Elevation range: 0 to 2,500 feet Height: 18 inches, with an up to10 foot spread

‘Ohai (Sesbania tomentosa) – Keep it in a pot! If you have spent any time hiking in Hawai‘i, you know how beautiful an ‘ōhi‘a lehua is in full bloom, or a towering koa with the sunlight flickering through its sickle-shaped leaves.

Apr 23, 2021 · One of Hawaiʻi’s most iconic tree, the ʻōhiʻa lehua (Metrosideros polymorpha) is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands and is steeped in the Islands’ history. The flowers are gorgeous—coming in a variety of colors from red to yellow and even white—and have played muse for many local clothing and accessory designers.

Sesbania tomentosa, commonly known as Oahu riverhemp[3] and ʻōhai, is an endangered species of plant in the pea family, Fabaceae, that is endemic to the main Hawaiian Islands as well as Nihoa and Necker Island. It inhabits low shrublands and, rarely, dry forests, [4] at elevations from sea level to 2,500 ft (760 m). [5] .

‘Ōhi‘a lehua is endemic to the six largest islands of Hawai’i and is the most common native Hawaiian tree, comprising 80% of Hawaii’s native forests. It is a member of the Myrtaceae family.

Well adapted to the tropical dryland forest climate, ‘ōhai grows from sea level to as high as 3,000’ elevation. Oftentimes, we see the shorter, more prostrate variety that spreads out from a central location, but populations on Moloka‘i are well known for their arborescent or tree-like forms that can grow up to 15-30’ tall!

Nov 2, 2021 · The endemic ʻōhiʻa lehua tree (Metrosideros polymorpha) epitomizes Hawaiʻi and is an integral part of Native Hawaiian culture. It is almost impossible to avoid the mention of the native ʻōhiʻa tree and its lehua blossoms when listening to …