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Metrosideros
A shrub/ tree that has strong roots and can stay standing in extreme situations. ʻŌhiʻa trees grow easily on lava.
Found in a wide variety of habitats (species on lava, shrublands, mesic and wet forests). Grow between 0–2200 m above sea level on most main Hawaiian islands
Hawaiian Name: Ohia Lehua Can be used to make canoes, lei and can be eaten It is endemic to Hawaii.
Spotted on Nov 25, 2014
Submitted on Nov 25, 2014
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