Traditionally, Hawaiian leis are woven with love and aloha, and the method used is just as important as the flower that's used ... It's called rapid ohia death, and it's basically the Metrosideros ...

Scientists show how Manuka and Ohia Lehua honey differ in their antioxidant potential, showing that while Manuka honey boasts higher phenolic content, Ohia Lehua honey excels in reducing oxidative ...

Ohia is at home in nearly every terrestrial ecosystem in the islands, from the wettest rainforests to the leeward slopes of dryland forests. Its flowers range from cool yellow to fiery red.

Ohia lehua (Metrosideros polymorpha) flower and buds are shown. — FOREST AND KIM STARR photo The study on Hawaii island found that unfenced areas, where ungulates were present, had two to 69 ...