Leaves float on the surface of one of the Mauna Lani fishponds on the South Kohala coast.
Abstracts: Floating leaves
Category Archives: Plants
Yellow-fronted Canary
A Yellow-fronted Canary checks out its surroundings on the South Kohala coast. Posted in response to this week’s Sunday Stills challenge theme of ‘Feathered Friends.’ See more responses here.
Beach Vitex
Beach Vitex (Vitex rotundifolia) is a shrub native to Hawaii along with much of the rest of the Pacific. In Hawaii, it’s known as Pohinahina amongst other names. It’s very tolerant of salt, heat and wind, and thrives in coastal areas.
Ashy Grey Lady Beetle on Plumeria
An Ashy Grey Lady Beetle climbs the buds of a Plumeria tree.
Plumeria and Bougainvillea
I saw this colorful tableau at the entrance to Pu’uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park. Purple Bougainvillea, white and yellow Plumeria, green leaves, and blue sky. What’s not to like?
Abstracts: Tree hair
Like, dude, this is some kind of hippy tree, yeah?
Ti flowers
Ti plants (Cordyline fruticosa) are known for their leaves, which sprout profusely and die off from the bottom as the plant grows. But the plant also has lovely flowers, which appear on the end of a stalk, as a mass of tiny white or pink blooms.
View of Pu’u Wa’awa’a
A view of Pu’u Wa’awa’a and Hualalai beyond it. This is the time of year when Jacaranda trees are in bloom.
Graham's Island 