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Lāʻau Letters: Native Plants of Kaʻū (Pāpala)
Discover Pāpala, an endemic Hawaiian tree with striking red inflorescences and cultural significance, known for the ʻōahi firebrand practice. Though absent from Kaʻū today due to habitat loss, learn its ecological importance and conservation.
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