Also known as pua aloalo in Hawaiian, the hibiscus represents royalty and communicated power and respect. Native to the Hawaiian Islands, the Hibiscus brackenridgei is endangered, so if you encounter one, be sure to treat the plant with care.
Paradise The Aloha State The Islands of Aloha
Hawaii . While it’s common to think of SPAM as the Aloha State’s key food , its only official item is the coconut muffin! Hawaii is one of the few places in America where coconut palms grow.
Hawaiian monk seal
Hawaii is the most isolated population center on the face of the earth. Hawaii is 2,390 miles from California ; 3,850 miles from Japan ; 4,900 miles from China; and 5,280 miles from the Philippines. Hawaii is the only state that grows coffee. From east to west Hawaii is the widest state in the United States.
Taking Leis from Hawaii to the U.S. Mainland The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits certain items, including some flowers used in Hawaiian leis , from entering the U.S. mainland to protect against harmful plant pests.
Hawaii is typically recognized by its eight main islands : Hawaiʻi, Maui, Kahoʻolawe, Lānaʻi, Molokaʻi, Oʻahu, Kauaʻi, and Niʻihau. The state of Hawaii officially recognizes only 137 islands in the state which includes four islands of the Midway Atoll.
Leis were originally worn by ancient Polynesians and some Asian people as part of custom. They were often used by Native Hawaiians to signify their ranks and royalty. They are also worn as a form of honor to each other and their gods.