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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
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