Mountain apple, ohia ai, is one of the 12,000 to 13,000 plants introduced to Hawaii by people. Mountain apple is native to the Southwestern Pacific and has naturalized in Hawaii, capable of ...

Ed Case and Jill Tokuda to protect Hawaii’s native plants and animals. The Hawaii Native Species Conservation and Recovery Act would protect over 10,000 plant and animal species that are native ...

The hui dedicated to its cultivation includes the NTBG, state Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry ...

Hawaii’s lush landscapes, iconic palm trees, and vibrant ecosystems are under threat from a dangerous invasive species the ...

Following its rediscovery, horticulturalists worked to propagate Ka Palupalu o Kanaloa, but found limited success. The two ...

Ungos, a 2023 marine biology graduate from Florida, said learning to “malama ‘aina,” or care for the land, is a crucial part ...

These pockets now provide crucial habitats for native species such as the Hylaeus paumako and many rare plants. Magnacca said area’s mesic forests are the most diverse in terms of native plants ...