What Are the Different Types of Hawaii Flower?

By: Susan Kramper

If you have visited Hawaii, you will be amazed not only by the breathtaking view of the blue ocean and sky but also by the colourful flowers in the island. Hawaii is a tropical place, and this kind of climate grows flowers that have bright colors.

When you think about Hawaii, what comes to mind is the popular necklace of flowers called lei and girls wearing grass skirts with a Hawaii flower behind one ear. Hawaii is home to different floral species that only grow in tropical areas where the weather is always warm and sunny.

There are different types of Hawaiian flower that are popular in the island. Below is a list of the different Hawaiian flowers that you probably know or have heard of.

- Hibiscus. Hawaii's official flower is the yellow Hibiscus. This is a species of flower that has five soft and fragile petals that are wide and can grow up to a diameter of 4 to 6 inches. This has a short stalk in the middle that produces pollen. This shrub produces flowers all year round but most especially in springtime. The leaves are dark green in color and have jagged edges. The plant itself can grow from 3 to 15 feet tall. Because of the popularity of this floral species on the island, a lot of varieties have been produced that have different colors and sizes.

- Plumeria. This is the flower that Hawaiians use to make leis. This flower comes in a variety of color-white, purple, magenta, or yellow. Other species have two colors while others have solid colors. Just like the Hibiscus, Plumeria also has five petals. But unlike the Hibiscus, this flower only grows form spring to fall. This flower has fragrance that some people use in making perfumes.

- Yellow Ilima. This is another flower that Hawaiians use for making leis. These are small and yellow in color and look a bit like small Hibiscus. This has been known as an effective treatment for some minor illnesses. Children used to drink Ilima juice while pregnant women used to eat the flowers. This is the official flower of the Hawaiian island Oahu.

- Red Ohia. The red ohia is the official flower of the Big Island. Some people also use this for making lei. The flowers are small and are made up of very thin and short filaments. This flower also has a role in the Hawaiian legends because some people believe that this is the flower of the volcano goddess of Hawaii.

- Pink Cottage Rose. Locally known as Lokelani, this flower is a favorite among the gardeners because of its beauty and fragrance. This has been brought to Hawaii back in the 1800's, which means that this flower is not native to the island. This is the official flower of Maui.

- Birds of Paradise. These flowers are very interesting to look at because they look like flying birds, thus the name. They come in exotic colors like red and orange. The petals look very different from the flowers that you know. The leaves look like banana leaves because this flower and the popular tropical fruit belong in the same family.

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Michael Jennings has many interests in topics ranging from gardening to travel to car repair. While travelling to Hawaii and seeing the beauty all around the islands, this helped to drive a desire to write about it. View hawaiian flower leis or just visit at Hubpages.

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