Wet Forest
What is the rainfall amount in a wet forest?
100 inches of rain per year
What is the common name of 'hapu‘u'?
Hawaiian Tree Fern
Describe the appearance of the plant 'ie‘ie?
Climbing vine with thick, woody stems
What is one use of māmaki leaves?
Tea for relaxation and vitality
What is the common name for 'koki‘o 'ula?
Hibiscus kokio
Name a plant that acts as a sponge in the wet forest.
Hapu‘u (Hawaiian Tree Fern)
Describe the appearance of 'ama‘u fronds.
Bright red new fronds fading to dark green
Name one use of the aerial roots of 'ie‘ie.
Aerial roots were used to weave fish traps and sluice gates.
Describe how maile is used in Hawaiian culture.
Used in lei-making due to its sweet smell; is a sacred plant of the hula altar
Identify one characteristic of 'koki‘o ke‘oke‘o.
Large, perfect white flowers, fragrant
What type of habitat is created by rapid elevation changes?
Cloud forests
What is one use for the soft hairs of 'hapu‘u?
The soft hairs (pulu) were used as bandages.
Describe the flowers of 'iliahi.
Small golden flowers and purple, olive-like fruits
How do you make a tea from māmaki?
Brewed from dried leaves
Why is mānele important in Hawaiian culture?
The soft wood and seeds are used for lei-making.
Why did Hawaiians consider the wet forest sacred?
They considered it sacred, powerful, and occasionally evil.
Where is 'ama‘u typically found?
In drier climates and open areas, often on lava flows.
What is one product made from 'iliahi wood?
Used for incense and it was Hawai‘i’s first true export
Name a use for the bark of mānele.
Used for external infections and throat disorders
What is a common threat to the lobeliads?
Decline of pollinating birds and habitat loss
Name one animal that evolved in the wet forest.
Hawaiian honeycreepers
What is the size of a 'hapu‘u fern?
Over 20 feet
Why is 'iliahi endangered?
It’s rarely found due to habitat loss.
Describe the of 'ōhi‘a 'ai fruit?
The fruit is sweet but has a short shelf life.
Name one method Hawaiians used with pāpala kēpau.
Used sticky substance for trapping birds.