'Ahinahina (ewa)

'Ahinahina - I think this plant is making a comeback or maybe I just know where to find it. Maybe I just head out on the Ewa plain way too much (cause it is easy to get to). Many volunteer programs are outplanting the Ewa 'Ahinahina on the Ewa and Waianae coast. It is looking pretty good.

Background Information

There are 3 endemic species of 'Ahinahina. The scientific name is Achyranthes. 'Ahinahina in Hawaiian means silver. It is a rare species of plant.

'Ahinahina

This special spcecies is called Achyranthes splendens var. rotundata. The common name is Ewa Hinahina. The leaves are silver and curl.

Grows low elevation, coastal, white hairs

Height: Grows 2-6 feet tall