Most native Hawaiian ferns are not commonly seen or used in landscaping, even in Hawaii. Though other native plants are included, native ferns are the focus of this garden.With few exceptions, these ferns and plants are from the island of Oahu. Some have native Hawaiian cultural uses. To find out more, please visit Flickr Photostream David Eickhoff and search for a specific plant.Pictured here are:Angularfruit maoloa (Neraudia angulata var. angulata), an endangered endemic member of the Stinging Nettle family (Urticaceae) ...with no stinging hairs! This species is found only in the Waianae Mountains, Oahu.kupukupu or Niaaniau (Nephrolepis exaltata), an indigenous swordfern seen in the center.Palapalai (Microlepia strigosa var. strigosa), indigenous fern seen on the right and over to the left.Oahu sedge (Carex wahuensis subsp. wahuensis), endemic sedge, on the left.