You have to get above 3,000 feet to see many of the native Hawaiian plants.
The botanical garden is a non-profit organization committed to preserving native Hawaiian plants and nutrition for future generations.
It was the first Hawaiian plant to be placed on the Endangered Species List.
There are more than 10,000 species of endemic Hawaiian plants, birds and insects.
The Hawaiian plant genus Delissea is named in his honor.
It is under development to feature native Hawaiian plants exclusively.
Today, there's a small display of indigenous Hawaiian plants and taro patches.
Combined with habitat disruption caused by humans, they have led to the extinction of at least 200 species of native Hawaiian plants.
It is one of the only endemic Hawaiian plants grown commercially for lei.
This plant is related to the Silversword alliance of Hawaiian plants.