Fun Flower Fact #6
The official flower for the island of Oahu is the yellow ilima (Sida fallax), which is among the most popular flowers used in lei making. It is also considered a symbol of love. Resembling a small hibiscus, the flower was used by early Hawaiians as a cure for general illnesses.
30th Dec 2019
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