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 …

‘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. It is the dominant tree above 1,300 ft. ‘Ōhi‘a lehua is a very slow growing tree, which grows from 20 to 25 m (66 to 82 ft) tall in favorable conditions.

Apr 23, 2021 · To celebrate ʻŌhiʻa Lehua Day—every year on April 25—we’ve compiled a few things you need to know about this tropical tree. SEE ALSO: 5 Pretty Ways to Wear Your ‘Ōhi‘a Lehua Love on Your Sleeve. 1. It’s a floral Swiss Army knife.

The hardy native Ōhi‘a Lehua is one of the first plants to recolonize after the lands are blanketed in Pele’s creations (lava). Its ashy bark and explosion of blooms that come in bright and fiery orange, yellow, pink and red, many associate the plant with the Hawaiian fire goddess Pele.

Apr 12, 2016 · At the 2016 Merrie Monarch Festival, for the first time in its more than half-a-century history, many hula halau (hula schools) opted to forgo traditional lei and adornments from the ohia lehua tree in order to stem the spread of a blight known as Rapid Ohia Death (ROD).

ʻŌhiʻa lehua (Metrosideros polymorpha) is the most common and variable of all native trees. The species name polymorpha, meaning "many forms," is most apropos. Probably no other native Hawaiian plant is found in a greater number of varieties than this one.

Common Name: Ohia Lehua. Scientific Name: Metrosideros polymorpha. Range: Endemic to Hawaii. Comprises 80% of Hawaii’s native forests. Found in almost all Hawaiian ecosystems, both wet and dry, ranging from lowland dry shrublands and …

One of the most cherished, storied, and beloved lāʻau central to the Hawaiian culture is the ʻōhiʻa lehua (Metrosideros polymorpha). A plant so deeply ingrained in genealogy, traditional moʻolelo, and a cultural landscape.

Apr 9, 2024 · ʻŌhiʻa are deeply rooted in Hawaiʻi’s ecosystems and culture. Known for their blossoms which can range from red, orange, to even yellow, these trees support various life forms including nectar-eating honeycreepers and epiphytic plants.

Dec 6, 2023 · ʻŌhia lehua trees are a favorite of many native forest birds. One of the native trees still thriving in this area, standing before you is called ʻōhiʻa lehua. It is the most common native endemic tree found in the state of Hawaiʻi, meaning it is found here and nowhere else in the world.