Kaunaʻoa

Kaunaʻoa (Cuscuta sandwichiana) is a native dodder with thin, leafless stems that range from vibrant yellow and yellow-orange to a slight green in color. The kaunaʻoa grows in small clusters in coastal areas with sandy soils. Lāna'i recognizes kauna'oa as the official island lei material and flower. It is used in lei haku, lei hilo, and lei wili.