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Cyrtandra, called ha'iwale in Hawaiian, are a sort of native giant African Violet (Gesneriaceae). There are many native species across Hawai'i; this one is common around the summit area of Kīlauea volcano. On the right side of the fruit you can see a tiny native fly, Scaptomyza cyrtandrae.
Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Hawai'i island, Hawaii.
Cyrtandra, called ha'iwale in Hawaiian, are a sort of native giant African Violets (Gesneriaceae). There are many native species across Hawai'i; this one is common around the summit area of Kīlauea volcano.
Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Hawai'i island, Hawaii.
Pilo is the Hawaiian name for several species of Coprosma in Hawai'i.
Mauna Loa trail, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii island, Hawaii.
This common variety of ‘ōhi‘a has smaller leaves, tightly clustering along the branches, grey fuzzy flower buds and leaf undersides, and the edges of the leaves are curled under. It is most common at higher elevations and occurs on all the main Hawaiian islands except for Kaua'i.
Mauna Loa trail, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park.
This common variety of ‘ōhi‘a has smaller leaves, tightly clustering along the branches, grey fuzzy flower buds and leaf undersides, and the edges of the leaves are curled under. It is most common at higher elevations and occurs on all the main Hawaiian islands except for Kaua'i.
Mauna Loa trail, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park.
Kilauea Volcano eruption, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. May 1, 2025
Old Crater Rim Drive Trail, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, June 30, 2024
Geometry in nature. Fern shadows in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park - this pic was taken along the Kipukapuaulu loop trail, (i.e. the bird loop trail) July 9, 2024.
Immediately following Kilauea's eruption, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. May 6, 2005
Manele, a native tree of the dry forests. This tree is one species of soapberry, known as such because if you rub the seeds in your hands under water, you can work up a lather. This year it seems to be fruiting heavily, albeit high in the crown of the tree. Kīpuka puaulu, Hawai 'i Volcanoes National park.
Olopua, the Hawaiian olive. A common tree of mesic to dry forests. Formerly Nestegis sandwicensis. Kīpuka puaulu, Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park.
One of several species called hau kuahiwi ("hau of the mountains") in Hawaiian, Hibiscadephus giffardianus is endemic to Hawai'i island and highly endangered.
One of several species called hau kuahiwi ("hau of the mountains") in Hawaiian, Hibiscadephus giffardianus is endemic to Hawai'i island and highly endangered.
The native Hawaiian ‘ōhi‘a trees (Metrosideros polymorpha) are resistant to the effects of volcanic gasses, having evolved in the shadows of Hawaii’s volcanoes. But there comes a time when the lava overwhelms the trees. The forest is resilient, though, and eventually comes back, although the process of recolonizing the lava takes decades.
Kilauea volcano, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii Island, Hawaii.
April 1st, 2025 eruption at Kilauea
April 1st , 2025 eruption at Kilauea
Betty keeps an eye on the lava fountain.
I apologize for how unsteady the video is. We left in a hurry, and I forgot to bring a tripod.
