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ʻĀwikiwiki is a vine and found in the forest. The vine produces this beautiful purple flower which can be the give away for identification.
Background Information
ʻĀwikiwiki is endemic native plant. It is a vine and grows quickly which is why it is called ʻĀwikiwiki. The Hawaiian word for fast or quick is wikiwiki. Hawaiians used the plant for fish nets and traps. An ointment was made from the leaves for skin disorders.
ʻĀwikiwiki
This species is called canavalia galeata which only occurs in Oahu. However it does occur in both the Koolau and Waianae mountain ranges. ʻĀwikiwiki is able to grow in disturb places with invasive plants such as strawberry guava.
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