Thursday, October 4, 2018

A Day Walking in Hawaii- Flowers

Aloha!
Steve Frailey here. During our free noni farm tour, we discuss the principles of sustainable farming, why Noni Fruit Leather is superior to noni juice, and other Hawaiian plant life. For those who can’t visit Hawaii in person, we wanted to take the opportunity and bring Hawaii to you! Below is a brief overview of the many flower varieties that grow here in Hawaii. To read about native Hawaiian fruit click here!

Hibiscus

With blooms ranging 4-6 inches in diameter, the Hibiscus is often associated with native Hawaiian plant life.
The hibiscus is unique because most tropical flowers grown in Hawaii are not native
whereas the islands host 7 types of Hibiscus that are considered native.
Did you know? Hawaii State Flower is the Yellow Hibiscus.

Plumeria

Plumeria are very fragrant. A local favorite, plumeria bloom frequently
from spring to fall, plumeria come in an array of colors such as
white, yellow, and pink.
Did you know? Plumeria are famously know as the "lei flower".



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