Olonā

Background Information

Genius: Touchardia
- - 1 Endemic Species: latifolia (all major islands)
  - lots of subspecies
Ancient uses: Inner bark could be processed into the world's strongest fiber, does not deteriorate in sea water. Hawaiian used as thread, string, rope, lei, fish nets, fish line, carrying nets. A ton of uses.

Flowers appear pink and white

Touchardia latifolia

Lots on Manoa Cliffs Trail in Enclosure
Ancient uses: Inner bark could be processed into the world's strongest fiber, does not deteriorate in sea water. Hawaiian used as thread, string, rope, lei, fish nets, fish line, carrying nets. A ton of uses.
Leaves are long, up to 8 inches

Manoa Cliff's trail

Starting to Flower

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