The milo tree (Thespesia populnea) is a canoe plant, brought to Hawaii by the early Polynesians, though it was probably already here before then and so is considered indigenous.
The flowers, which don’t open fully, start out a delicate yellow with red patches at the base, becoming dark pink later. The flowers are followed by green seed capsules which dry to brown.
Beautiful
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Definitely a striking flower, Graham. Enjoy your Thanksgiving and stay safe!
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Thanks, Terri. I haven’t forgotten Sunday Stills, just running a day late.
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I anxiously await, Graham 😀
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The close-up photo is wonderful, calling Georgia O’Keeffe to mind.
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Thanks Nancy. I like that one a lot too.
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