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Hawaiian Lei Greetings blog shares the stories, traditions, and meanings behind Hawaii’s leis – from standard and deluxe flower leis to kukui nut, ti leaf, candy, and fragrant tuberose options – plus ideas for graduations, arrivals, and special occasions.
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Learn about the different styles of Hawaiian leis, their traditional meanings, and proper lei etiquette. Discover when to give orchid, ti leaf, ilima, carnation, or kukui nut leis for welcomes, weddings, graduations, and special occasions in Hawaii.
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Discover Hawaii’s eight official island flowers and colors – from the Big Island’s red ʻōhiʻa lehua to Maui’s lokelani rose, Oahu’s yellow ʻilima, and Kauai’s purple mokihana – plus the meanings behind Molokai, Lanai, Niihau, and Kahoʻolawe blooms.
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Hawaii is home to the highest concentration of endangered and endemic plant species in the United States, with over 90% found nowhere else on Earth. Habitat loss, invasive species, and human activity have driven many native Hawaiian plants and animals to the brink, making forest preservation critical.
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