5 Things You Need to Know About the ʻŌhiʻa Lehua Tree
2021年4月23日 · One of Hawaiʻi’s most iconic tree, the ʻōhiʻa lehua (Metrosideros polymorpha) is endemic to the Hawaiian Islands and is steeped in the Islands’ history. The flowers are gorgeous—coming in a variety of colors from red to yellow and even white—and have played muse for many local clothing and accessory designers.
ʻŌhiʻa - U.S. National Park Service
2021年11月2日 · The endemic ʻōhiʻa lehua tree (Metrosideros polymorpha) epitomizes Hawaiʻi and is an integral part of Native Hawaiian culture. It is almost impossible to avoid the mention of the native ʻōhiʻa tree and its lehua blossoms when listening to …
Metrosideros polymorpha - Wikipedia
Metrosideros polymorpha is the most common native tree in the Hawaiian Islands, tolerating a wide range of soil conditions, temperature, and rainfall. It grows from sea level right up to the tree line at elevations of 2,500 m (8,200 ft) and is commonly found in moist and dry forests, high shrublands, and is a colonizer of recent lava flows. [8]
Moʻolelo of ʻŌhiʻa & Lehua • Manoa Heritage Center
One day, Pele, the goddess of the volcano, saw ʻŌhiʻa and wanted him for herself. Pele was known for her angry tantrums and jealousy. When she got angry, she would call forth burning lava to destroy everything around her. Pele appeared to ʻŌhiʻa as a lovely woman.
The cultural significance of ohia lehua - Hawaii Magazine
2016年4月12日 · The hardy native ohia lehua is one of the first plants to recolonize otherwise barren lands blanketed in lava, and perhaps because of its ability to thrive in Pele’s creations —or perhaps because of its ashy bark and explosion of blooms that come in bright and fiery orange, yellow, pink and red—many associate the plant with the Hawaiian ...
Pele (deity) - Wikipedia
In Hawaiian religion, Pele (pronounced [ˈpɛlɛ]) is the goddess of volcanoes and fire and the creator of the Hawaiian Islands. Often referred to as "Madame Pele" or "Tūtū Pele" as a sign of respect, she is a well-known deity within Hawaiian mythology and is notable for her contemporary presence and cultural influence as an enduring figure ...
'Ōhi'a - Ulana
One of the most cherished, storied, and beloved lāʻau central to the Hawaiian culture is the ʻōhiʻa lehua (Metrosideros polymorpha). A plant so deeply ingrained in genealogy, traditional moʻolelo, and a cultural landscape. The ʻōhiʻa can be found in countless oli, mele, ʻōlelo noʻeau, and moʻolelo that describe its connection to ...
Hawai'i's Legendary Ohi'a Tree Is Important for Birds and People
2016年6月30日 · Native Hawaiian mythology tells the tale of two young lovers named 'Ohi'a and Lehua. Pele, the goddess of volcanoes, was also in love with the handsome 'Ohi'a. She approached him, but he refused her. In a jealous rage, Pele turned 'Ohi'a into a …
Ohia Lehua Trees - U.S. National Park Service
2023年12月6日 · One day the volcano goddess Pele, taking the form of a beautiful woman, saw ʻŌhiʻa and was attracted to him. However ʻŌhiʻa refused Pele because he was in love with Lehua. Pele in her fit and fury, then turned ‘Ōhiʻa into a tree.
Pele & Hiʻiaka - U.S. National Park Service
2021年4月30日 · Acting in jealous distrust, Pele set fire to the beloved ʻōhiʻa groves in the district of Puna and covered Hiʻiakaʻs best friend Hōpoe with lava. Tradition tells us that Hiʻiaka was blessed with far sight and so she was able to see this act of rage by Pele.