The 'ilima flower resembles a miniature hibiscus and ranges in color from yellow, orange, red, or brown. It takes approximately 400 to 500 'ilima flowers to strand a single lei. Symbolic of love, the 'ilima is the lei flower for O'ahu. It grows low to the ground along the shore to protect itself from the harsh wind and salt spray. The leaves of the 'ilima-papa have a soft fuzz which helps the plant reflect some of the sun's energy, slowing down the evaporation process.
wow...everytime i heard about hawai, i imagine about beach and waves
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