IRONHEART (‘ʻŌHI’A LEHUA)

Written By Alex Crowson
 

ʻŌhiʻa Lehua (Metrosideros polymorpha) is Hawaii's most populous tree, and perhaps its most adaptable! For a tree that grows on literal lava flows, this tree has no shortage of interesting qualities that make it one of the most fascinating trees we've ever discussed!

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Cover art by Jillian Barthold
Music by Aves and The Mini-Vandals
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Additional Reading:

The ‘ōhi‘a lehua (Metrosideros polymorpha)
‘Ōhi‘a lehua facts
‘Ōhi‘a Rapid Death (ROD)

 
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