Sailing Maui’s waters on a sunny day, I couldn’t help but notice the tropical plants decorating the isles. Big leafy plants and blooming flowers were everywhere, making me crave for some gardening back home. One of those plants caught my eye as it is a native flower to Hawaii: ohia lehua (Metrosideros polymorpha). It looks so interesting with its relatively large cone, yet the most impressive feature is its beautiful red flowers.
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