Species of Kalalau Trail, Na Pali Coast, Kauai
The Kalalau Trail is a must-see spot on the Island of Kauai. A favorite of tourists, the trail offers sweeping views of the ocean and beautiful movements through numerous valleys. This guide is intended to help tourists recognize some of the most exciting species, and learn a bit more about ...more ↓
Taro
Colocasia esculenta is a tropical plant grown primarily for its edible corms, the root vegetables whose many names include Taro and Eddoe. It is believed to be one of the earliest cultivated plants. While it is generally a cultivated plant, it can be found growing wild in the Na Pali Park.
Perennial evergreen herbs with stout tuber. Leaves 2-3 or more, green, ovate, ...more ↓
Philippine ground orchid
Spathoglottis plicata is a species of terrestrial orchid found from tropical and subtropical Asia to the western Pacific including Hawaiʻi, Tonga and Samoa. It is the type species of the genus Spathoglottis. It is commonly known as the Philippine Orchid, Philippine Ground Orchid, or Large Purple Orchid.
The species is very exotic, rare and ...more ↓
