'Ohi'a Lehua

This photo was taken in Kilauea caldera and shows the hairy young leaves. As the leaves mature, they will lose the hair and become smooth and rigid.

Bark of Ohia lehua tree.

I believe these are psyllid galls, common on Ohia leaves.

Latitude and Longitude are WGS84 +/- 5 meters.

Latitude and Longitude are WGS84 +/- 5 meters.

While this species can grow in very diverse habitats,air roots are often seen in wet forest areas.

Ohia is the name of the tree while lehua is the name of the blossom. This species is well adapted for wind transport of both pollen and seeds. Regular NE trade winds occur through the Hawaiian Islands.

Category hierarchy: Plants | Plant Structures | Flowers, etcDescription: The red blossoms of an ´Ohi´a lehua tree.Capture device: Camera: Pentax K1000Capture details: Lens: Quantaray 52mm P.L; Film: FujicolorOriginal date: 20070615Locality: Latitude: 2.209640000000000e+001; Longitude: -1.595260000000000e+002

Category hierarchy: Plants | Plant Structures | Flowers, etcDescription: This tree with its characteristic red blossoms was photographed in the high-elevation montane mists of Kokee state park on the Hawaiian island of Kauai.Capture device: Camera: Pentax K1000Capture details: Lens: Quantaray 52mm P.L; Film: FujicolorOriginal date: 20070613Locality: Latitude: 2.209640000000000e+001; Longitude: -1.595260000000000e+002