Olopua
Background Information
Genius: Nestegis
Endemic Species: sandwicensis
Ancient uses: Inner bark could be processed into the world's strongest fiber, does not deteriorate in sea water. Hawaiian used as thread, string, rope, lei, fish nets, fish line, carrying nets. A ton of uses.
Nestegis sandwicensis
Common Name: Hawaiian Olive
Tree size
Can grow upwards to 50 feet
Flowers are yellow or white
Hawaiian name for the flowers is nonohina
Fruits are dark purple and maturity and resembles a small olive
Leaves
pointy, prominent mid rib, veins streak
Kahana/Waiahole area (2018)
Seed at maturity is purple
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