This resource is a searchable online plant identification and information system for the flora of Hawaiʻi. It includes documented native, naturalized, and cultivated plants, as well as broader groups of flora, including flowering plants, conifers, ferns, mosses, liverworts, hornworts, and algae. It functions as a reference and research tool for plant identification, taxonomy, and learning about Hawaiʻi’s plant diversity.
Hawaiʻi Flora Identification Investigation
Learners use the site to search for plants by name, island, or descriptive terms and investigate Hawaiʻi’s flora through plant records, identification tools, and checklists. The resource can support plant identification, native versus naturalized species comparisons, taxonomy lessons, and research projects on Hawaiian biodiversity.
