Vanessa Hathaway

Local Flora: Exploring Hawaiʻi through Nature

Local Flora: Exploring Hawaiʻi through Nature

Hawaiian culture has based itself off of the surrounding nature – integrating it into its food, crafts, and even religion. Prior to western colonization, kānaka maoli (native Hawaiians) thrived off the ʻāina for generations, constantly maintaining a colorful and healthy environment. One of the largest aspects of such are the extensive native plants in Hawaii […]