Hawaii is famous for its stunning beaches, but its true treasure lies in its extraordinary wildlife and ecosystems. More than 90 percent of Hawaii’s native plants and animals are found nowhere else on Earth. At […]
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A Deadly Fungus Threatens Ohia Lehua Trees in Hawaii
Hawaii’s forests are already in poor ecological condition. Non-native and invasive plants and animals are over-crowding native Hawaiian species. One of the most important native plants in the Hawaiian forests is the ohia lehua (Metrosideros […]
Ohia Lehua tree at Waahila Ridge – Hawaii
The dominant tree in the Hawaiian rainforests is the ohia lehua (Metrosideros polymorpha). The ohia lehua is a variable evergreen tree, that is endemic to the six largest Hawaiian islands. This species is found in […]