Stalk Exposure in Hilo

The stalks of some tī-leaf plants are regaining their color after having leaves picked from them recently. Many plants in this part of Waiākea in Hilo are hinting at their recent use and showing different leaf-removal techniques, with lots of

Kūkaenēnē Profusion on Kaūmana Trail

Kūkaenēnē, ‘Ōhelo and Pūkiawe plants are laden with berries in this ‘āina of recent lava flows on the slopes of Maunaloa above Hilo where upper Waiākea meets Pi‘ihonua.  Mahalo to our hand model, Ku‘ulei!

Time to spawn…

‘Olekūkolu || ‘Ō’o and ‘ama’ama are preparing to spawn and usually have peak spawning periods from November through April. Thank you Keoki Stender for the photo!