Sesbania tomentosa Hook. & Arn.

OhaiFabaceae (Legume or Pea family)Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (All the main islands and some of the Northwest Islands*)NatureServe: Imperiled; Endangered Kaena Point, Oahu (foreground) growing with naupaka kahakai (Scaevola taccada). Kaena Point is located on the western tip of the island of Oahu.This particular form of ohai survives only here in this very restricted area. Habitwww.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/5188545262/in/photostream/Ohai were one of the favored lei flowers by early Hawaiians. On Niihau, they called this plant ohai o Papiahuli, the meaning is unknown.Ohai are still used today in lei and strung much like other native pea-like flowers, such as wikiwiki, mmane, nanea, nuku iiwi, and wiliwili.EtymologyThe generic name Sesbania is derived from sesban, the Arabic name for Sesbania sesban (syn S. aegyptiaca), Egyptian rattlepod.The specific epithet tomentosa means "furry" or literally "covered with matted hairs," though not all forms are furry._____* In the Northwest Islands ohai is found on Necker (Mokumanamana) and is a rather common component in the shrubland on Nhoa (Moku Manu).NPH00005nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Sesbania_tomentosa

OhaiFabaceae (Legume or Pea family)Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (All the main islands and some of the Northwest Islands*)NatureServe: Imperiled; Endangered Kaena Point, Oahu (foreground) growing with naupaka kahakai (Scaevola taccada). Kaena Point is located on the western tip of the island of Oahu.This particular form of ohai survives only here in this very restricted area. Closeupwww.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/5187942965/in/photostream/Ohai were one of the favored lei flowers by early Hawaiians. On Niihau, they called this plant ohai o Papiahuli, the meaning is unknown.Ohai are still used today in lei and strung much like other native pea-like flowers, such as wikiwiki, mmane, nanea, nuku iiwi, and wiliwili.EtymologyThe generic name Sesbania is derived from sesban, the Arabic name for Sesbania sesban (syn S. aegyptiaca), Egyptian rattlepod.The specific epithet tomentosa means "furry" or literally "covered with matted hairs," though not all forms are furry._____* In the Northwest Islands ohai is found on Necker (Mokumanamana) and is a rather common component in the shrubland on Nhoa (Moku Manu).NPH00006nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Sesbania_tomentosa

OhaiFabaceae (Legume or Pea family)Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (All the main islands and some of the Northwest Islands*)NatureServe: Imperiled; EndangeredOahu (Cultivated); Kahakuloa, W. Maui coastal formOhai were one of the favored lei flowers by early Hawaiians. On Niihau, they called this plant ohai o Papiahuli, the meaning is unknown.Ohai are still used today in lei and strung much like other native pea-like flowers, such as wikiwiki, mmane, nanea, nuku iiwi, and wiliwili.EtymologyThe generic name Sesbania is derived from sesban, the Arabic name for Sesbania sesban (syn S. aegyptiaca), Egyptian rattlepod.The specific epithet tomentosa means "furry" or literally "covered with matted hairs," though not all forms are furry._____* In the Northwest Islands ohai is found on Necker (Mokumanamana) and is a rather common component in the shrubland on Nhoa (Moku Manu).NPH00012nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Sesbania_tomentosa

OhaiFabaceaeEndemic to the Hawaiian IslandsEndangered Oahu (Cultivated); Apua Point, Hawaii Island formOhai were one of the favored lei flowers by early Hawaiians. On Niihau, they called this plant ohai o Papiahuli, the meaning is unknown.Ohai are still used today in lei and strung much like other native pea-like flowers, such as wikiwiki, mmane, nanea, nuku iiwi, and wiliwili.EtymologyThe generic name Sesbania is derived from sesban, the Arabic name for Sesbania sesban (syn S. aegyptiaca), Egyptian rattlepod.The specific epithet tomentosa means "furry" or literally "covered with matted hairs," though not all forms are furry.nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Sesbania_tomentosa

OhaiFabaceae (Legume or Pea family)Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Originally found on all main islands, but now extinct on Niihau; and also in the NW Islands on Necker and Nhoa)Endangered Oahu (Cultivated); Nhoa fromOhai were one of the favored lei flowers by early Hawaiians. On Niihau, they called this plant ohai o Papiahuli, the meaning is unknown.Ohai are still used today in lei and strung much like other native pea-like flowers, such as wikiwiki, mmane, nanea, nuku iiwi, and wiliwili.EtymologyThe generic name Sesbania is derived from sesban, the Arabic name for Sesbania sesban (syn S. aegyptiaca), Egyptian rattlepod.The specific epithet tomentosa means "furry" or literally "covered with matted hairs," though not all forms are furry.nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Sesbania_tomentosa

OhaiFabaceae (Legume or Pea family)Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (All the main islands and some of the Northwest Islands*)NatureServe: Imperiled; Endangered Kaena Point, Oahu (foreground) growing with naupaka kahakai (Scaevola taccada). Kaena Point is located on the western tip of the island of Oahu.This particular form of ohai survives only here in this very restricted area. Seen here, an introduced European honey bee (Apis mellifera) pollinates flowers. However, native Hawaiian Yellow-faced bees (Hylaeus spp.), much smaller, also found here and are the original pollinators of many native plants.Habitwww.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/5188545262/in/photostream/Ohai were one of the favored lei flowers by early Hawaiians. On Niihau, they called this plant ohai o Papiahuli, the meaning is unknown.Ohai are still used today in lei and strung much like other native pea-like flowers, such as wikiwiki, mmane, nanea, nuku iiwi, and wiliwili.EtymologyThe generic name Sesbania is derived from sesban, the Arabic name for Sesbania sesban (syn S. aegyptiaca), Egyptian rattlepod.The specific epithet tomentosa means "furry" or literally "covered with matted hairs," though not all forms are furry._____* In the Northwest Islands ohai is found on Necker (Mokumanamana) and is a rather common component in the shrubland on Nhoa (Moku Manu).NPH00007nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Sesbania_tomentosa

OhaiFabaceaeEndemic to the Hawaiian IslandsEndangered Maui (Cultivated)Ohai were one of the favored lei flowers by early Hawaiians. On Niihau, they called this plant ohai o Papiahuli, the meaning is unknown.Ohai are still used today in lei and strung much like other native pea-like flowers, such as wikiwiki, mmane, nanea, nuku iiwi, and wiliwili.EtymologyThe generic name Sesbania is derived from sesban, the Arabic name for Sesbania sesban (syn S. aegyptiaca), Egyptian rattlepod.The specific epithet tomentosa means "furry" or literally "covered with matted hairs," though not all forms are furry.NPH00014nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Sesbania_tomentosa

OhaiFabaceaeEndemic to the Hawaiian IslandsEndangered Oahu (Cultivated); a tree form, origin unknownOhai were one of the favored lei flowers by early Hawaiians. On Niihau, they called this plant ohai o Papiahuli, the meaning is unknown.Ohai are still used today in lei and strung much like other native pea-like flowers, such as wikiwiki, mmane, nanea, nuku iiwi, and wiliwili.EtymologyThe generic name Sesbania is derived from sesban, the Arabic name for Sesbania sesban (syn S. aegyptiaca), Egyptian rattlepod.The specific epithet tomentosa means "furry" or literally "covered with matted hairs," though not all forms are furry.nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Sesbania_tomentosa

OhaiFabaceaeEndemic to the Hawaiian IslandsEndangered Kaena Point, Oahu formOahu (Cultivated)Ohai were one of the favored lei flowers by early Hawaiians. On Niihau, they called this plant ohai o Papiahuli, the meaning is unknown.Ohai are still used today in lei and strung much like other native pea-like flowers, such as wikiwiki, mmane, nanea, nuku iiwi, and wiliwili.EtymologyThe generic name Sesbania is derived from sesban, the Arabic name for Sesbania sesban (syn S. aegyptiaca), Egyptian rattlepod.The specific epithet tomentosa means "furry" or literally "covered with matted hairs," though not all forms are furry.NPH00013nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Sesbania_tomentosa

OhaiFabaceae (Legume or Pea family)Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Originally found on all main islands, but now extinct on Niihau; and also in the NW Islands on Necker and Nhoa)Endangered Oahu (Cultivated); Kaena Point, Oahu formFlowers are fragrant, smelling like apricotsOhai were one of the favored lei flowers by early Hawaiians. On Niihau, they called this plant ohai o Papiahuli, the meaning is unknown.Ohai are still used today in lei and strung much like other native pea-like flowers, such as wikiwiki, mmane, nanea, nuku iiwi, and wiliwili.EtymologyThe generic name Sesbania is derived from sesban, the Arabic name for Sesbania sesban (syn S. aegyptiaca), Egyptian rattlepod.The specific epithet tomentosa means "furry" or literally "covered with matted hairs," though not all forms are furry.NPH00008nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Sesbania_tomentosa

OhaiFabaceaeEndemic to the Hawaiian IslandsEndangered A tree form from Maui(?)Oahu (Cultivated)Ohai were one of the favored lei flowers by early Hawaiians. On Niihau, they called this plant ohai o Papiahuli, the meaning is unknown.Ohai are still used today in lei and strung much like other native pea-like flowers, such as wikiwiki, mmane, nanea, nuku iiwi, and wiliwili.EtymologyThe generic name Sesbania is derived from sesban, the Arabic name for Sesbania sesban (syn S. aegyptiaca), Egyptian rattlepod.The specific epithet tomentosa means "furry" or literally "covered with matted hairs," though not all forms are furry.NPH00018nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Sesbania_tomentosa

OhaiFabaceaeEndemic to the Hawaiian IslandsEndangered A medium shrub form. Origin: Polihale, KauaiKauai (Cultivated)Habitwww.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/5491239124/in/datetaken-...Ohai were one of the favored lei flowers by early Hawaiians. On Niihau, they called this plant ohai o Papiahuli, the meaning is unknown.Ohai are still used today in lei and strung much like other native pea-like flowers, such as wikiwiki, mmane, nanea, nuku iiwi, and wiliwili.EtymologyThe generic name Sesbania is derived from sesban, the Arabic name for Sesbania sesban (syn S. aegyptiaca), Egyptian rattlepod.The specific epithet tomentosa means "furry" or literally "covered with matted hairs," though not all forms are furry.nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Sesbania_tomentosa

OhaiFabaceae (Legume or Pea family)Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (All the main islands and some of the Northwest Islands*)NatureServe: Imperiled; Endangered Maui (Cultivated)Single flowerwww.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/5187943189/in/photostream/Ohai were one of the favored lei flowers by early Hawaiians. On Niihau, they called this plant ohai o Papiahuli, the meaning is unknown.Ohai are still used today in lei and strung much like other native pea-like flowers, such as wikiwiki, mmane, nanea, nuku iiwi, and wiliwili.EtymologyThe generic name Sesbania is derived from sesban, the Arabic name for Sesbania sesban (syn S. aegyptiaca), Egyptian rattlepod.The specific epithet tomentosa means "furry" or literally "covered with matted hairs," though not all forms are furry._____* In the Northwest Islands ohai is found on Necker (Mokumanamana) and is a rather common component in the shrubland on Nhoa (Moku Manu).NPH00016nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Sesbania_tomentosa

OhaiFabaceae (Legume or Pea family)Endemic to the Hawaiian IslandsEndangered A tree form from Maui (origin?)Oahu (Cultivated); tree formFlowerswww.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/5188546352/in/datetaken-...www.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/5188546226/in/datetaken-...Ohai were one of the favored lei flowers by early Hawaiians. On Niihau, they called this plant ohai o Papiahuli, the meaning is unknown.Ohai are still used today in lei and strung much like other native pea-like flowers, such as wikiwiki, mmane, nanea, nuku iiwi, and wiliwili.EtymologyThe generic name Sesbania is derived from sesban, the Arabic name for Sesbania sesban (syn S. aegyptiaca), Egyptian rattlepod.The specific epithet tomentosa means "furry" or literally "covered with matted hairs," though not all forms are furry.NPH00020nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Sesbania_tomentosa

OhaiFabaceae (Legume or Pea family)Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (All the main islands and some of the Northwest Islands*)NatureServe: Imperiled; Endangered Mokulia, OahuHabit and habitatwww.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/37240833354/in/photolist...Ohai were one of the favored lei flowers by early Hawaiians. On Niihau, they called this plant ohai o Papiahuli, the meaning is unknown.Ohai are still used today in lei and strung much like other native pea-like flowers, such as wikiwiki, mmane, nanea, nuku iiwi, and wiliwili.EtymologyThe generic name Sesbania is derived from sesban, the Arabic name for Sesbania sesban (syn S. aegyptiaca), Egyptian rattlepod.The specific epithet tomentosa means "furry" or literally "covered with matted hairs," though not all forms are furry._____* In the Northwest Islands ohai is found on Necker (Mokumanamana) and is a rather common component in the shrubland on Nhoa (Moku Manu).nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Sesbania_tomentosa

OhaiFabaceae (Legume or Pea family)Endemic to the Hawaiian IslandsEndangered A tree form from Maui (origin?)Oahu (Cultivated); tree formHabitwww.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/5187943875/in/datetaken-...Ohai were one of the favored lei flowers by early Hawaiians. On Niihau, they called this plant ohai o Papiahuli, the meaning is unknown.Ohai are still used today in lei and strung much like other native pea-like flowers, such as wikiwiki, mmane, nanea, nuku iiwi, and wiliwili.EtymologyThe generic name Sesbania is derived from sesban, the Arabic name for Sesbania sesban (syn S. aegyptiaca), Egyptian rattlepod.The specific epithet tomentosa means "furry" or literally "covered with matted hairs," though not all forms are furry.NPH00022nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Sesbania_tomentosa

OhaiFabaceaeEndemic to the Hawaiian IslandsEndangered Oahu (Cultivated); Apua Point, Hawaii Island formOhai were one of the favored lei flowers by early Hawaiians. On Niihau, they called this plant ohai o Papiahuli, the meaning is unknown.Ohai are still used today in lei and strung much like other native pea-like flowers, such as wikiwiki, mmane, nanea, nuku iiwi, and wiliwili.EtymologyThe generic name Sesbania is derived from sesban, the Arabic name for Sesbania sesban (syn S. aegyptiaca), Egyptian rattlepod.The specific epithet tomentosa means "furry" or literally "covered with matted hairs," though not all forms are furry.NPH00010nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Sesbania_tomentosa

OhaiFabaceae (Legume or Pea family)Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (All the main islands and some of the Northwest Islands*)NatureServe: Imperiled; Endangered Mokulia, Oahu Flowerswww.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/37949996471/in/photolist...Ohai were one of the favored lei flowers by early Hawaiians. On Niihau, they called this plant ohai o Papiahuli, the meaning is unknown.Ohai are still used today in lei and strung much like other native pea-like flowers, such as wikiwiki, mmane, nanea, nuku iiwi, and wiliwili.EtymologyThe generic name Sesbania is derived from sesban, the Arabic name for Sesbania sesban (syn S. aegyptiaca), Egyptian rattlepod.The specific epithet tomentosa means "furry" or literally "covered with matted hairs," though not all forms are furry._____* In the Northwest Islands ohai is found on Necker (Mokumanamana) and is a rather common component in the shrubland on Nhoa (Moku Manu).nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Sesbania_tomentosa

OhaiFabaceae (Legume or Pea family)Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (All the main islands and some of the Northwest Islands*)NatureServe: Imperiled; Endangered Maui (Cultivated)www.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/5188545572/in/photostream/Ohai were one of the favored lei flowers by early Hawaiians. On Niihau, they called this plant ohai o Papiahuli, the meaning is unknown.Ohai are still used today in lei and strung much like other native pea-like flowers, such as wikiwiki, mmane, nanea, nuku iiwi, and wiliwili.EtymologyThe generic name Sesbania is derived from sesban, the Arabic name for Sesbania sesban (syn S. aegyptiaca), Egyptian rattlepod.The specific epithet tomentosa means "furry" or literally "covered with matted hairs," though not all forms are furry._____* In the Northwest Islands ohai is found on Necker (Mokumanamana) and is a rather common component in the shrubland on Nhoa (Moku Manu).NPH00015nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Sesbania_tomentosa

OhaiFabaceaeEndemic to the Hawaiian IslandsEndangeredCoastal Maui formMaui (Cultivated; Kahakuloa, W. Maui form)Ohai were one of the favored lei flowers by early Hawaiians. On Niihau, they called this plant ohai o Papiahuli, the meaning is unknown.Ohai are still used today in lei and strung much like other native pea-like flowers, such as wikiwiki, mmane, nanea, nuku iiwi, and wiliwili.EtymologyThe generic name Sesbania is derived from sesban, the Arabic name for Sesbania sesban (syn S. aegyptiaca), Egyptian rattlepod.The specific epithet tomentosa means "furry" or literally "covered with matted hairs," though not all forms are furry.nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Sesbania_tomentosa

OhaiFabaceae (Legume or Pea family)Endemic to the Hawaiian IslandsEndangered A tree form from Maui (origin?)Oahu (Cultivated); tree formHabitwww.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/5187943875/in/datetaken-...Ohai were one of the favored lei flowers by early Hawaiians. On Niihau, they called this plant ohai o Papiahuli, the meaning is unknown.Ohai are still used today in lei and strung much like other native pea-like flowers, such as wikiwiki, mmane, nanea, nuku iiwi, and wiliwili.EtymologyThe generic name Sesbania is derived from sesban, the Arabic name for Sesbania sesban (syn S. aegyptiaca), Egyptian rattlepod.The specific epithet tomentosa means "furry" or literally "covered with matted hairs," though not all forms are furry.NPH00021nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Sesbania_tomentosa

OhaiFabaceae (Legume or Pea family)Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (All the main islands and some of the Northwest Islands*)NatureServe: Imperiled; EndangeredOahu (Cultivated); Nhoa fromOhai were one of the favored lei flowers by early Hawaiians. On Niihau, they called this plant ohai o Papiahuli, the meaning is unknown.Ohai are still used today in lei and strung much like other native pea-like flowers, such as wikiwiki, mmane, nanea, nuku iiwi, and wiliwili.EtymologyThe generic name Sesbania is derived from sesban, the Arabic name for Sesbania sesban (syn S. aegyptiaca), Egyptian rattlepod.The specific epithet tomentosa means "furry" or literally "covered with matted hairs," though not all forms are furry._____* In the Northwest Islands ohai is found on Necker (Mokumanamana) and is a rather common component in the shrubland on Nhoa (Moku Manu).NPH00002nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Sesbania_tomentosa

OhaiFabaceae (Legume or Pea family)Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (All the main islands and some of the Northwest Islands*)NatureServe: Imperiled; EndangeredOahu (Cultivated); Apua Point, Hawaii Island formOhai were one of the favored lei flowers by early Hawaiians. On Niihau, they called this plant ohai o Papiahuli, the meaning is unknown.Ohai are still used today in lei and strung much like other native pea-like flowers, such as wikiwiki, mmane, nanea, nuku iiwi, and wiliwili.EtymologyThe generic name Sesbania is derived from sesban, the Arabic name for Sesbania sesban (syn S. aegyptiaca), Egyptian rattlepod.The specific epithet tomentosa means "furry" or literally "covered with matted hairs," though not all forms are furry._____* In the Northwest Islands ohai is found on Necker (Mokumanamana) and is a rather common component in the shrubland on Nhoa (Moku Manu).nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Sesbania_tomentosa

OhaiFabaceaeEndemic to the Hawaiian IslandsEndangered A medium shrub form. Origin: Polihale, KauaiKauai (Cultivated)Flowerwww.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/5491239668/in/datetaken-...Ohai were one of the favored lei flowers by early Hawaiians. On Niihau, they called this plant ohai o Papiahuli, the meaning is unknown.Ohai are still used today in lei and strung much like other native pea-like flowers, such as wikiwiki, mmane, nanea, nuku iiwi, and wiliwili.EtymologyThe generic name Sesbania is derived from sesban, the Arabic name for Sesbania sesban (syn S. aegyptiaca), Egyptian rattlepod.The specific epithet tomentosa means "furry" or literally "covered with matted hairs," though not all forms are furry.nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Sesbania_tomentosa