
Bees explore the tiny flowers on a Tree Heliotrope at Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site in Kawaihae.

Bees explore the tiny flowers on a Tree Heliotrope at Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site in Kawaihae.

Bamboo Orchids in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.

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The Queen Ka’ahumanu Highway, along the Kohala coast, passes through dry, barren lava fields. But even there, some plants are able to get a foothold. There are several Bougainvillea bushes along the road, including this one that was in full bloom as I headed home one late afternoon.

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This Dendrochilum filiforme orchid is a native of the Philippines. It’s also known as the Golden Chain Orchid, for obvious reasons, and the small flowers are fragrant. What’s not to like!

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Plumeria pudica has white flowers with a yellow center, not unusual for a Plumeria, but its leaves are quite different, with a shape resembling a cobra’s hood.