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Anthurium are extremely
loved because of their brilliant colors and durability after they are
cut. |
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Bird-of-Paradise (Strelitzia
reginae) is widely planted throughout the tropics and subtropics. |
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Heliconia is a genus of 200-300 species
of large perennial herbs, mostly from Central and South America but with
a few species native to the South Pacific (west to New Guinea). |
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Hibiscus flowers are striking with
their colorful petals and long staminate tube. |
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Orchid The orchid family (Orchidaceae)
is the largest plant family with about 30,000 species in an amazing variety
of colors, sizes and shapes. |
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Palm Trees for my Sister (Pritchardia
genus)
Size about 44 inches
square
When asked to picture Hawaii, most people would probably draw a beautiful
beach with a tall, delicate palm tree in the background. |
 Palm
Trees
$20.00 |
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Pineapple (Ananas comosus in the Bromeliaceae
or pineapple family) is a fruit of the American tropics, discovered by
Columbus in 1493 on the island of Guadeloupe in the Caribbean. |
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Plumeria - Melia It is not uncommon
to catch the intoxicating fragrant scent of Plumeria blossoms as you sit
on one of Hawaii's beautiful beaches. |
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Protea The diverse
members of the Protea family (Proteaceae) are native to the South Africa
or to Western Australia. |
Protea
$9.00
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Silversword (Argyroxiphium sandwicense),
found only within the crater and on the outer slopes of Haleakala National
Park in Maui, Hawaii is a sunflower relative. |
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Waterlilies for Jany Size 54 inches by 56 inches
The colorful lilies in gorgeous pinks, reds, blues, and violets can
be found floating on the surface of freshwater lakes and ponds. |
Waterlilies
$20.00 |
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Ulu, or Breadfruit,
was long ago spread throughout the Pacific Islands by voyaging Polynesians
and is most likely native to New Guinea or the Malay peninsula. |
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Poinsettia
Given as gifts and used for decoration around the
holidays, the Poinsettia evokes the images and warm feelings of Christmas.
The Poinsettia is actually native to southern Mexico and Central America,
where it is a tree up to 30 ft tall. |
Poinsettia
Pattern
$20.00 |
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No Tulips in Hawaii
Sometimes the tulip inspired men to do great things - write poetry,
plant beautiful gardens, devote a lifetime to breeding the flower - but
it also brought out their darker side. In their quest to possess the
tulip, collectors bickered, stole, gambled and squandered fortunes, no
doubt leaving a trail of misery behind. |
Tulips
Pattern
$20.00 |