Hawaii Flower
Hawaii
Known as the "Aloha State" (in Hawaiian, "aloha" means "hello"), Hawaii is a group of volcanic islands in the central Pacific Ocean that together became the 50th state in 1959. The state's name is possibly derived from a native Hawaiian word for homeland, hawaiki or owhyhee. Today, Hawaii, whose capital is Honolulu, is often called the "Crossroads of the Pacific" and is a popular vacation spot. The colorful hibiscus is the state flower. ... [Read More]
>Hawaii Agricultural Statistics: Poinsettias
Hawaii Flower & Nursery Products ... POINSETTIAS: Percent of flowers grown by varieties, 2000-2004 ... POINSETTIAS: Percent of flowers grown by type of growing area, 2000-2004 ... [Read More]
State Tree and Flower
Maine designated the white pine cone and tassel as its state flower. Botanically, these are not considered flowers since gymnosperms do not have true flowers. The reproductive structures of pines are known as strobili. You could accurately state the Maine is the only state to have an official state strobilae. If you thought Oklahoma was the right answer, you are nearly correct. Mistletoe is a plant and is not a flower. It is, however, a flowering plant and bears true flowers, even though they are not showy. ... [Read More]
>Hawaii Agricultural Statistics: Hawaii Flowers & Nursery Products
Cut flower value of sales declined 8 percent in 2004 to $13.1 million. Anthuriums remained the leading cut flower with value of sales pegged at $4.7 million.Value of orchid sales declined 2 percent from 2003. Potted dendrobiums and other potted orchids were leaders in this category. ... Grower sales of Hawaii's flower and nursery products totaled $94.5 million in 2004. According to the Hawaii Agricultural Statistics office, the 2004 wholesale value was 1 percent lower than the $95.6 million value recorded in 2003. Foliage and potted flowering plants were categories registering increases in 2004. ... [Read More]
US Dept of State
§5-16 State flower and individual island flowers. The native yellow hibiscus (Hibiscus brackenridgei A. Gray), also known as the Pua Aloalo or Ma`o-hau-hele, is established and designated as the official flower of the State. ... The ōhi`a lehua (metrosider os macropus M. collina), also known as the pua lehua, is established and designated as the official flower of the island of Hawai`i. ... The lokelani, also known as the damask rose (rosa damascena), is established and designated as the official flower of the island of Maui. ... [Read More]
NBII - Pacific Basin Information Node Homepage
The 'apapane (Himatione sanguinea) is the most abundant species of Hawaiian honeycreeper. Its primary food source is localized blooms of o'hi'a (Metrosideros polymorpha) flowers. 'Apapane are common in forests above 1,000 meters elevation. More information! ... [Read More]
Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
Lana‘i (140.5 sq. miles), once known as the "Pineapple Isle", is now the home of two luxury resorts. Its flower is the kauna‘oa , a yellow and orange air plant. ... Kaho‘olawe (44.6 sq. miles) is uninhabited. Formerly used as a bombing practice range by the U.S. Navy and Air Force, it is now being restored and replanted. Its flower is the beach heliotrope called hinahina . ... Cut flowers and orchids are grown on Maui and Moloka‘i. Proteas are a specialty of Maui Island. ... [Read More]
DLNR Invasive Species Watch Homepage
There are many beautiful non-native plants that are tempting to use in landscaping or to sell in garden or flower shops that are terrible pests once they escape into the wild. Seeds and spores from non-native plants in your garden can easily spread and establish themselves in our native forests or farms. ... Cats and dogs prey on native birds; aquarium plants and fish, if released into streams, pond or lakes, compete with and prey on native plants and wildlife; rabbits released into the wild destroy crops and native vegetation; and escaped or liberated exotic birds carry disease, damage fruit and flower farms and compete with endangered native birds. ... [Read More]
Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
Major crops (2003): Sugar, $64.4 million; pineapple, $102.8 million; flower and nursery products, $97.6 million; macadamia nuts, $32.3 million; coffee, $24.1 million; cattle, $17.2 million; milk, $21.4 million ... [Read More]
Flower Garden Banks NMS - Cleaning Behavior Research
The Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary ... Although the Flower Gardens and Stetson Banks are remote from other reefs and small in area, cleaning occurs there regularly. My study aims to compare behavioral patterns and species involved in cleaning at the Banks with cleaning behavior observed in the Caribbean, Florida, Hawaii and the western Pacific. Of particular interest is whether or not pelagic fishes, such as sharks and mantas, visit the Banks and are cleaned, as has been observed on isolated banks in the eastern Pacific. ... [Read More]
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