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HAPU, TEEE FERX, Cibotinm Chamissoi. The smaller of the two com- 

 nion tree ferns with the soft, yellow, glossy hair or puJu which was 

 formerly used for stuffing pillows and mattresses. 



HAPU III, TREE FERN, Cibothim Menziesii. The larger tree fern with 

 stiff, long, black hair on the leaf stems. 



HAU KUAHIWT, Hihisradelphm f/ifardiauus. A low, spreading tree like 

 the hau of the seashore, but with uneven sided magenta flowers and 

 large yellowish capsules. There is only one tree in existence and this, 

 in a declining condition, is found on the ^Nlauna Loa trail at the west 

 end of Kipuka Puaulu. 



HOLEI, Ochrosia sandicicensiii. A small tree growing to a height of 25 

 feet with long drooping blanches, oblong dark green leaves arranged 

 in whorls of from 3 to 4 Avith a milky juice, yellow double fruit and 

 fragrant yellow blossoms. The natives extracted a yellow dye from the 

 bark and roots. 



ILIAHI, SANDALWOOD, Santahim panicidatum. One of the smaller 

 sandalwood trees attaining a height of only 25 feet. The thin leaves 

 are overcast Avith a whitish bloo.n and the blossoms occur in densely 

 flowered panicles. 



KAWAU, Ilex sandicicensis. The Hawaiian holly tree grows to a height of 

 40 feet, but often occurs as a stiff shrub. It is readily distinguished 

 by its dark glossy leathery leaves, which show the impressed veins on 

 their upper surfaces. 



KOA, Acacia loa. This is the most stately tree of the Hawaiian forest and 

 may readily be recognized by its sickle-shaped leaves and large sym- 

 metrical crown when growing in the open. The true leaf of the koa is 

 compound and is found on. young trees and on young growth of older 

 trees. The koa grows usually on well drained soils and comes next to 

 ohia in numerical importance. It produces a very fine Avood, Avhich 

 Avas used in ancient days for dugout canoes and surfboards and is noAv 

 used for furniture and musical instruments and occasionally for inte- 

 rior finish. 



KOLEA, Suttonia Lessertiana. A common tall tree reaching 60 feet in 

 height Avith a smooth gray bark. The leaves, AA^hich are very variable, 

 are thick and leathery, with practically no stems, and are pink Avhen 

 young. The red sap which flows from injuries made in the bark Avas 

 used by the Hawaiians for dyeing tapa. 



KOPIKO, Straussia EUlebrandii. A small tree with opposite leaves Avhieh 

 are rounded at both ends, smooth and dark green on the upper surface 

 and hairy beneath, 



MAMAKI, PAPER MULBERRY, Piptunis albidus. A small tree Avith 

 rough leaves, usually having red veins and stem, but very variable in 

 shape. The leaves are often riddled by insects. From the inner bark 

 of this tree the HaAvaiians made their tapa or paper cloth. 



MAMANI, Sopliora chrijsopliylla. A sturdy tree Avith compound leaves be- 

 longing to the bean family. The pea-like blossoms are a bright yelloAV 

 and the rough corky pod is deeply constricted betAA'een the seeds. The 

 bark of the older trees is rough. The Avood is very durable and makes 

 excellent fence posts, but so hard that a special staple had to be manu- 

 factured for the use of this wood in. fence construction. 



MANELE, A'E, Sapindus saponaria. A tall stately deciduous tree with 

 compound leaAes of a bright green color and an umbrella-like crown. 

 The fruit consist of a sticky, parchment-like, brown coA'ering enclosing a 

 small round black seed Avhich is used in bead work. Called * ' Soap- 

 berry Tree. ' ' 



MANENA, Pelea cinerea. A medium sized tree Avith opposite leaves, Avhich 

 are thick and leathery. The young shoots and leaves are covered with 

 fine grayish Avooly hairs. The capsules <RTe yellow and the trunk of the 

 tree is covered Avith a smooth, pinkish-brown bark. 



