The two new hibiscus plants on the property have been struggling. Both are located in the front yard of the WaimeaBeachHouse. The plant is salt tolerant. However, the combination of transplantation, wind, and ocean air appeared to be a less than a welcoming environment. After initial flowerings, the plants lost a majority of their leaves.
After a few weeks, new leaves appeared on both plants.
Flower buds appeared next.
The Hawaiian (aka Chinese) is located to the left. It flowered today.
Stigma (top) is red colored. Style (shaft) is golden colored. The multitude of golden colored little stems coming out of the Style are called Anther.
The violet color substance on the petals is called filament.
The hibiscus is the state flower of Hawaii. Five species are native to Hawaii. There is one native species that exists only on Kauai. The plant is called Koki’o ‘Ula. Its scientific name is hibiscus clayi. The hibiscus clayi is listed as federally endangered. In the wild, four populations remain.
A few Koki’o ‘Ula live outside the wild. We are fortunate to own one. Its story is located [here].
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