Lauhala Fruit
by Craig Wood
Title
Lauhala Fruit
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Craig Wood
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Photograph - Photo
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The hala tree is of great cultural, health and economic importance in many Pacific Islands. The fruit of the tree is used as a food source in many Pacific Islands. The fruits are often consumed fresh or as a preserved food while the trunks of P. tectorius can be used as building material, and leaves for thatching. Though many parts of the hala tree are utilized, in Hawaii the most common use of Hala is the leaves.
Hawaiians distinguish five kinds of the hala tree according to the colour and size of the fruits. (from wikipidia) Photograph is the copyright property of Craig Wood and cannot be copied or used without permission. FAA watermark will not appear on prints purchased.
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June 4th, 2015
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Meryl Goudey
What a friendly and pretty tree! L
Craig Wood replied:
No so friendly Meryl. The fronds have saw toothed edges that must be removed before they can be woven. Thank you.