Hundreds of species of plants thrive on 150 inches of annual rainfall.
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African Tulip Tree (Spathodea campanulata), growing along the road to Nahiku, east Maui. Related to the Trumpet Vine and Jacaranda. Flower often used to produce strong mustard-yellow to nut brown fabric dyes. This tall tree produces huge masses of bright red flowers that can be seen a mile away! Unfortunately, it is considered to be a noxious weed and invasive species in the Hawaiian Islands.
African Tulip Tree (Spathodea campanulata) -- Related to jacarandas and trumpet vines. Hana Maui Botanical Garden, east Maui.
African Tulip Tree (Spathodea campanulata) -- Related to jacarandas and trumpet vines. Hana Maui Botanical Garden, east Maui. Variously known as the Fountain Tree, African tulip tree, Flame-of-the-forest, or Nandi Flame. It is a tree that grows between 7–25 metres (23–82 ft) tall and is native to tropical Africa. Originally planted as an ornamental tree throughout the tropics, it has become an invasive species in the Hawaiian Islands. The open flowers are cup-shaped and collect rain water and dew, making them attractive to many species of birds. The wood of the tree is soft and so is favored by birds that make their nests in the trunk of a tree.
African Tulip Tree (Spathodea campanulata) -- Related to jacarandas and trumpet vines. Lower Nahiku Road, Nahiku, east Maui.
African Tulip Tree (Spathodea campanulata), Lower Nahiku Road, Nahiku, east Maui. The long green seed pod is attached to the twig just below the flower.
African Tulip Tree (Spathodea campanulata), Lower Nahiku Road, Nahiku, east Maui.
African Tulip Tree (Spathodea campanulata), Lower Nahiku Road, Nahiku, east Maui.
Close-up of a Striped Barbados Lily (Hippeastrum striatum), on a stream bank in Iao Valley, West Maui. Also known as "Amaryllis", it is grouped in both the lily and amaryllis families.
Striped Barbados Lily (Hippeastrum striatum), on a stream bank in Iao Valley, West Maui. Also known as "Amaryllis", it is grouped in both the lily and amaryllis families. The broad, strap-like leaves are typical. Prefers shady, well-watered locales.
African Tulip Tree (Spathodea campanulata), Lower Nahiku Road, Nahiku, east Maui.
African Tulip Tree (Spathodea campanulata), Lower Nahiku Road, Nahiku, east Maui.
African Tulip Tree (Spathodea campanulata), Lower Nahiku Road, Nahiku, east Maui.
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