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Lei Pua Kenikeni
 

A native to the South Pacific Islands, the pua tree, as it is known there, was introduced in the late 1800's. The fragrant blossoms have become the flower of Kane'ohe. Because the flowers, at one time, were sold for ten cents apiece, the Hawaiians called it, pua kenikeni, ten cents flower. Few pua kenikeni trees are found outside of windward O'ahu. The fragrant tubular flowers bloom a creamy white and by the second day, they change to a subtle orange. They are usually strung on thick lengths of banana fiber, knitting yarn, or one-inch wide bandage.

 

NA LEI

• Na Lei Index
  
  

• Hula Mai 'Oe Newsletter
  
  
  
  
  

Lei Pua Kenikeni
 

A native to the South Pacific Islands, the pua tree, as it is known there, was introduced in the late 1800's. The fragrant blossoms have become the flower of Kane'ohe. Because the flowers, at one time, were sold for ten cents apiece, the Hawaiians called it, pua kenikeni, ten cents flower. Few pua kenikeni trees are found outside of windward O'ahu. The fragrant tubular flowers bloom a creamy white and by the second day, they change to a subtle orange. They are usually strung on thick lengths of banana fiber, knitting yarn, or one-inch wide bandage.