Image of mohihi

Description:

Endemic to the Big Island (Hawaii Island) and found on Mauna Loa with a single collection from Mauna Kea. Leaves and stems are glabrous to nearly glabrous. Note deeply lobed leaves which occur on seedlings and juvenile plants. 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. State land and taken care of by the Volcano Art Center. Open daily. This mint may have been outplanted in Niaulani.