5-16
State flower and individual island flowers
§5-16 State flower and individual island flowers. The native yellow hibiscus (Hibiscus brackenridgei A. Gray), also known as the Pua Aloalo or Mao-hau-hele, is established and designated as the official flower of the State.
The ōhia lehua (metrosideros macropus M. collina), also known as the pua lehua, is established and designated as the official flower of the island of Hawaii.
The lokelani, also known as the damask rose (rosa damascena), is established and designated as the official flower of the island of Maui.
The pua ilima from the native dodder shrubs (sida fallax) is established and designated as the official flower of the island of Oahu.
The mokihana from the native tree (pelea anisata) is established and designated as the official lei material of the island of Kauai.
The pua kukui, also known as the candlenut tree (aleurites moluccana), is established and designated as the official lei material of the island of Molokai.
The kaunaoa, also known as the native dodder (cuscuta sandwichiana), is established and designated as the official lei material of the island of Lānai.
The pūpū, also known as the momi, laiki, and kahelelani, is established and designated as the official lei material of the island of Niihau.
The hinahina or native heliotrope (heliotropium anomalum, var. argenteum) is established and designated as the official lei material of the island of Kahoolawe. [L 1988, c 177, §1; am L 2000, c 165, §3]
Cross References
Lei Day, see §8-13.