
This video resource introduces rare and endangered Hawaiian plants and the habitats where they grow. Horticulturist Heidi Bornhorst and botanist Charles Lamoureux present and discuss a wide range of native species, including ʻālula, loulu, koa, ʻōhiʻa, ʻiliahi, ʻilima, ʻōhai, maʻo hau hele, hāpuʻu, palapalai, and pāʻū o Hiʻiaka. It works well as a documentary-style introduction to Hawaiian plant diversity, habitat conservation, and threatened native species.
Rare Hawaiian Plant Documentary and Species Comparison
Students watch the video and record information about several featured plants, such as: