Kou (Cordia subcordata) is a canoe plant, brought to Hawaii by early Polynesian settlers. This is the caterpillar of the Kou Leafworm Moth (Ethmia nigroapicella), which feeds on Kou leaves and is doing a thorough job by the look of it.
Part of a display at the Hilo Orchid Show. Posted for Terri’s Flower Hour. See more responses here.
Beach Naupaka is a hardy plant that can tolerate the saltwater environment on the coast, but it’s flowers are small, and delicate-looking half flowers.
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These Oleanders were growing at Mahukona Beach Park. They had a nice scent, but are not something to be consumed as they’re quite poisonous.
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This week’s Sunday Stills color challenge theme is ‘Apricot/Orange.’ See more responses here.
This Coryanthes macrantha x Stanhopea tigrina orchid was one of the weirder orchids at the last Hilo Orchid Show. Posted for Terri’s Flower Hour. See more responses here.
Red is the original color for Ixora flowers, but these days pink, white, yellow, and orange variants are found in Hawaii.
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