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ʻĒkaha
These pop up in rocks. Usually.
Background Information
- Genus: Elaphoglossum
- Species:
- Endemic
- Ancient uses: Mats, Made into a liquid to cure sickness, used as an ointment, ceremonial
Appearance
- Fern: Found in dry forest, upper portions
- Height: No more than 3 feet, although the one's in Makaha valley are big
- Leaves: Spindle shape, unlobed, on an unbranched stalk, not more than 2 inches wide
- Can grow out of rocks and in this case a tree
- Poamoho trail 2018
Source:
- Hall, p158
- Native Plants
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