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Originally posted by Inda:
The Hawaiian islands are the most isolated land masses on earth. Volcanoes are still actively adding new land mass to these islands.

Hawaii is a paradise of tropical rainforests to dry alpine and almost every condition in between. In this setting we have a unique flora, unlike any other in the world.

The arrival of the Polynesians began the plant introduction that continues to this day.

Blessed with a mild climate, flowers in Hawaii bloom throughout the year.

Hawaii is full of "ALOHA", literally, "In the presence of the breath of life."


Here are some photographs by Douglas Peebles,
showing a variety of Hawaiian plants.
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Plumeria is the first flower usually that the visitor to Hawaii encounters in the form of a Lei. Plumeria is a very fragrant and long lasting flower and comes in various shades.