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Hinahina Kahakai
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Ma'o
Naio
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ʻUkiʻuki
Appearance
Height: >1 foot-2.5+ feet
Flower: Light blue, white
Blooms (Year round)
Leaves: Dark/Medium Green, texture is smooth
Fruit: Purple, small round
Darren holding 'uki grass
Background Information
Location: All over KST especially near the top (able to tolerate wind)
Ancient uses: Fruit juice used to make dye for Kapa, used to make rope, roof for houses (thatch)
Modern uses: Dye
Scientific Name: Dianella sandwicenis
Status: Indigenous
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