The Hawaiian lei is known around the world ... Even the type of material used in the lei has meaning – the vibrant pink lokelani is the flower of Maui while the warm-hued flowers from the ...

In Hawaii, the trees usually begin blooming in early spring at lower elevations, appearing in mid-summer at higher locales. As the flowers mature, they drop their pink stamens to the ground ...

HONOLULU (AP) -- A pond in Hawaii has turned so bubble-gum pink it could be from the set of "Barbie," but the bizarre phenomenon is no cause for a dance party. Drought may be to blame for the ...

They originate from Central America and have thrived on the Hawaiian islands since 1860. It’s a common misconception that flowers like these used in iconic leis are native, says Oʻahu-based lei ...