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On the way back to Kona we made a couple stops including this one which involved a walk to Kawa Beach. We met up with Jenaya and January and a couple folks from the Hostel. They had a car load with the four dogs, ha!
There were pretty flowers on our hike in.
UL While "mimosa tree" is a common name for the Albizia julibrissin, it's also used to refer to the Mimosa pudica, also known as the sensitive plant. In Hawaii, both are considered invasive, with Albizia being particularly problematic on the Big Island. Albizia, also called the silk tree, has become a major issue, causing damage and posing safety risks after storms, according to the Big Island Invasive Species Committee. Mimosa pudica, while also present, is more of a nuisance weed.
UR I thot this was vinca and I was right: Catharanthus roseus, commonly known as Madagascar periwinkle or vinca is widely naturalized.
LL Plumeria rubra, commonly known as frangipani or temple tree, thrives in the warm climate and volcanic soil of the Big Island of Hawaii. While not native to the islands, it was introduced in the 1800s and has become a popular and significant part of Hawaiian culture, especially for lei making.
LR Heliotropium arboreum, commonly known as Beach Heliotrope or Tree Heliotrope, a naturalized species, meaning it's not native to the Hawaiian islands but has established itself there.
There were pretty flowers on our hike in.
UL While "mimosa tree" is a common name for the Albizia julibrissin, it's also used to refer to the Mimosa pudica, also known as the sensitive plant. In Hawaii, both are considered invasive, with Albizia being particularly problematic on the Big Island. Albizia, also called the silk tree, has become a major issue, causing damage and posing safety risks after storms, according to the Big Island Invasive Species Committee. Mimosa pudica, while also present, is more of a nuisance weed.
UR I thot this was vinca and I was right: Catharanthus roseus, commonly known as Madagascar periwinkle or vinca is widely naturalized.
LL Plumeria rubra, commonly known as frangipani or temple tree, thrives in the warm climate and volcanic soil of the Big Island of Hawaii. While not native to the islands, it was introduced in the 1800s and has become a popular and significant part of Hawaiian culture, especially for lei making.
LR Heliotropium arboreum, commonly known as Beach Heliotrope or Tree Heliotrope, a naturalized species, meaning it's not native to the Hawaiian islands but has established itself there.
May 15 2025