State Symbols USA home page

Google

Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
USA (national)

Hawaii State Tree:

photo of kukui tree
Aleurites moluccana - Kukui (Euphorbiaceae)
at Hana Hwy, Maui, Hawaii.photo by Forest & Kim Starr (USGS):
Plants of Hawaii - Kukui

Kukui (candlenut)

The kukui tree (Aleurites Moluccana) was designated the state tree of Hawaii in 1959. The blossom of the kukui is also the official Island flower of Moloka'i. The kukui tree is not native to Hawaii (originating in Polynesia).

photo of leaf, blossom, and fruit of the kukui
Leaf, blossom, and fruit of the pua kukui (candlenut tree) at
Wahinepee, Maui, Hawaii - photo by Forest & Kim Starr (USGS):
Plants of Hawaii - Kukui
Source:
Links:
State Trees - 50 States List

    

Google

Great gifts for teachers - travelers - students!
 
State Symbols USA is a nonprofit organization promoting
appreciation for our natural treasures and cultural heritage.
What are your State Symbols? 

HAWAII SYMBOLS:

bird -fish
mammal 1 - 2
gem - soil
tree - flower

 song - dance
 team sport
 individual sport
 language - motto
 order of merit

 Island Flowers:
  Hawai'i - Maui
  O'ahu  - Kaua'i
  Moloka'i
  Lana'i - Ni'ihau
  Kaho'olawe 
 

 eternal flame
 liberty bell 
 name origin
 nickname
 flag - seal  
 Island colors
 quarter
 
Share |

 State Symbols USA on Facebook