Molokai Wiliwili is a photograph by James Temple which was uploaded on May 21st, 2010.
Molokai Wiliwili
Wiliwili means repeatedly twisted in the Hawaiian language and refers to the seedpods, which twist open, to reveal the seeds. The health--and perhaps... more
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Molokai Wiliwili
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James Temple
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Wiliwili means "repeatedly twisted" in the Hawaiian language and refers to the seedpods, which twist open, to reveal the seeds. The health--and perhaps even the existence--of the wiliwili tree on Moloka'i is threatened by the Erythrina gall wasp, which has all but wiped out this beautiful tree. This is one of the last photographs taken of this flower on Moloka'i.
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Marcia Colelli
Gorgeous plant with beautiful shape and color. L
James Temple replied:
Thanks Marcia, I miss this exotic tree, which no longer exists in Hawaii thanks to the gall wasp.
Alana Thrower
So sad to lose such beauty! Hope this beautiful tree species has managed to survive! l/f/t/p/fb
Denise Clark
So beautiful James...gutted to read about the gall wasp. I take it that the wasp is introduced....wish something could be done...any research into its natural predators? Beautiful image f/l
James Temple replied:
Denise, this image was posted 7 years ago, since then, unfortunately all of Molokai's Wiliwili trees died. Perhaps they still exist on other Hawaiian islands? Thanks for your comment!
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