Mint Family

Endemic to Hawaii Island. Note drupaceous nutlet which becomes black when mature. Niaulani is a small piece of intact wet forest in the middle of Volcano Village and is a great introduction to the rain forest of Hawaii Island. Niaulani is State land and taken care of by the Volcano Art Center - open daily. This mint may have been outplanted in Niaulani.

Endemic to Hawaii Island. Note drupaceous nutlet which becomes black when mature. Niaulani is a small piece of intact wet forest in the middle of Volcano Village and is a great introduction to the rain forest of Hawaii Island. Niaulani is State land and taken care of by the Volcano Art Center - open daily. This mint may have been outplanted in Niaulani.

Endemic to the Big Island of Hawaii. One of around 20 species of defenseless 'mintless mints' endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. Some are extinct or are now endangered. There is a slight possibility that this was planted, although I do see wild plants of this species in the area and in Olaa forest. Elevation around 3920ft/1195m.

Endemic to the Big Island of Hawaii. One of around 20 species of defenseless 'mintless mints' endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. Some are extinct or are now endangered. There is a slight possibility that this was planted, although I do see wild plants of this species in the area and in Olaa forest. Elevation around 3920ft/1195m.

Endemic to the Big Island of Hawaii. One of around 20 species of defenseless 'mintless mints' endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. Some are extinct or are now endangered. There is a slight possibility that this was planted, although I do see wild plants of this species in the area and in Olaa forest. Elevation around 3920ft/1195m.

Endemic to the Big Island of Hawaii. One of around 20 species of defenseless 'mintless mints' endemic to the Hawaiian Islands. Some are extinct or are now endangered. There is a slight possibility that this was planted, although I do see wild plants of this species in the area and in Olaa forest. Elevation around 3920ft/1195m.

Cultivar 'Golden Jubilee'