Koki'o Ke'oke'o Native Hibiscus
by Heidi Fickinger
Title
Koki'o Ke'oke'o Native Hibiscus
Artist
Heidi Fickinger
Medium
Photograph - Photographic Print
Description
This lovely hibiscus is the rare, endangered Kokiʻo keʻokeʻo (hibiscus waimae hannerae) native Hawaiian hibiscus. An additional known Hawaiian name for this flower is Aloalo. The flowers are small and are very fragrant. Only two species of hibiscus in the world are known to be fragrant; both are from Kauai and this is one of them. The plants can live 5 or more years. There are two recognized subspecies of Hibiscus waimeae. Subspecies hannerae has larger leaves and smaller flowers, about 2 inches in diameter. This Kokio waimae subspecies is rare and occurs only in Kaua'i's northwestern valleys of Hanakapi'ai, Limahuli, and Kalihi Wai.
The meaning of its Hawaiian name 'Keʻokeʻo' simply means 'white', but can also mean 'rare'. The frangrance is a distinct characteristic of this flower, as well as the deep red stamen/calyx and brilliant orange pollen.
Featured in the following FAA group galleries:
* Macro Marvels
* FAA Portraits
* Digital Art & Photography for a Simple Imagination
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July 29th, 2020
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