Hawaiian Yellow Hibiscus Flower The hibiscus (pua aloalo in the Hawaiian language), was designated the official state flower of Hawaii in 1988. In ancient Hawaii, the yellow hibiscus flowers ('ilima in the Hawaiian language) were also very popular in lei making.
In addition, each Hawaiian island also designates an official flower or lei material:
In addition, each Hawaiian island also designates an official flower or lei material:
- Hawai'i: red pua lehua ('ohi'a blossom)
- Maui: lokelani (pink Damask rose)
- O'ahu: pua 'ilima
- Kaua'i: mokihana berry
- Moloka'i: Pua Kukui (blossom of candlenut tree)
- Lana'i: kauna'oa (native dodder)
- Ni'ihau: pupu (tiny seashells)
- Kaho'olawe: hinahina (native beach heliotrope)
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