State flower and individual island flowers
HRS §5-16
in effect5-16. State flower and individual island flowers
The native yellow hibiscus (Hibiscus brackenridgei A. Gray), also known as the Pua Aloalo or Ma`o-hau-hele, is established and designated as the official flower of the State.
The `ōhi`a lehua (metrosideros macropus M.
collina), also known as the pua lehua, is established and designated as the
official flower of the island of Hawai`i.
The lokelani, also known as the damask rose
(rosa damascena), is established and designated as the official flower of the island
of Maui.
The pua `ilima from the native dodder shrubs
(sida fallax) is established and designated as the official flower of the
island of O`ahu.
The mokihana from the native tree (pelea
anisata) is established and designated as the official lei material of the
island of Kaua`i.
The pua kukui, also known as the candlenut tree
(aleurites moluccana), is established and designated as the official lei
material of the island of Moloka`i.
The kauna`oa, also known as the native dodder
(cuscuta sandwichiana), is established and designated as the official lei
material of the island of Lāna`i.
The pūpū, also known as the momi, laiki, and
kahelelani, is established and designated as the official lei material of the
island of Ni`ihau.
The hinahina or native heliotrope (heliotropium
anomalum, var. argenteum) is established and designated as the official lei
material of the island of Kaho`olawe.
[L 1988, c 177, §1; am L 2000, c 165, §3]
Source: Hawaii State Legislature (capitol.hawaii.gov), via Internet Archive capturesURL: http://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol01_Ch0001-0042F/HRS0005/HRS_0005-0016.htmFetched: 11/10/2026