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Flowers of Hawaii

January 8th, 2008 by jamie a

Hibiscus photo uploaded by uzvards

What better way to spend a vacation than by taking a walk through a lush tropical forest? In Hawaii, everyone from the horticultural enthusiast to children of all ages can enjoy the plant life of the islands.

One of Hawaii’s most beloved flowers is the Hibiscus, the state flower of the islands. In colors of white, yellow, orange, or red and endless combinations, you don’t have to search very much to find these blossoms. Hawaiians love to use these flowers as a part of their local landscapes.

There’s also plentiful amounts of Orchids, out of which Hawaii has created an industry. In endless arrays of color combinations, many Hawaiians collect orchids and possess many rare varieties.

If you’ve never seen a ginger plant, Hawaii also cultivates these beauties for creating stunning landscapes. With vibrant red, pink, white, purple, and yellows, ginger plants are another Hawaiian treasure. For example Shell Ginger is called ‘Awapuhi-’luheluhe,’ which means “dropping ginger,” and describes how the plant blooms and then spills downward.

And last, but not least, are the flowering vines of the islands. There’s the passion flower variety, which encompass many unusual blossoms and provide fruit juice. There are also many varieties of the morning glory, bougainvillea, and the glory bush, which all cover the trees and the land with beautiful color and texture.

Be sure and bring your camera along for the trip, as you’ll be amazed at the beauty you’ll encounter during your visit.

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