Nototrichium

Humble kulu or Kaala rockwortAmaranthaceae (Amaranth or pigweed family)Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Waianae Mts., Oahu; and Lualailua Hills, East Maui)IUCN: EndangeredOahu (Cultivated)Nototrichium is an endemic Hawaiian genus of at least three species.Flowers and fruitswww.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/27965070010/in/photostream/Apparently, the flowers and wood of kulu (Nototrichium spp.) were packed into a hallow stem such as bamboo (ohe), lit on fire and thrown from a particular cliff. The fiery material would eject much is an aerial display much like modern-day fireworks. A close relative, ppala (Charpentiera spp.) were also used in a similar manner.EtymologyThe generic name Nototrichium comes from the Latin nota, remarkable and tricho, hair, probably referring to the dense pubescence of the plants. However, Nototrichium humile does not have the characteristic downy silvery hairs on the foliage like its two cousins ( N. divaricatum, N. sandwicense).The Latin specific epithet humile, means low or humble.NPH00001nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Nototrichium_humile

Kulu or Hawaii rockwortAmaranthaceae (Amaranth or pigweed family)Endemic Hawaiian genus (All the main islands)North Kona, Hawaii Island, 2000 ft.Nototrichium is an endemic Hawaiian genus of at least three species.Seedling regeneration after a fire swept through the area.Apparently, early Hawaiians used the flowers and wood of kulu and packed them into a hallow stem such as bamboo (ohe), lit on fire and thrown from a particular cliff. The fiery material would eject much is an aerial display much like modern-day fireworks. Ppala (Charpentiera spp.) were also used in a similar manner. EtymologyThe generic name Nototrichium comes from the Latin nota, remarkable and tricho, hair, probably referring to the dense pubescence of the plants.The species name sandwicensis refers to the "Sandwich Islands," as the Hawaiian Islands were once called, and named by James Cook on one of his voyages in the 1770s. James Cook named the islands after John Montagu (The fourth Earl of Sandwich) for supporting Cook's voyages.nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Nototrichium_sandwicense

Kulu or Na Pali rockwort AmaranthaceaeEndemic to the Hawiian IslandsRareOahu (Cultivated)nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Nototrichium_divaricatum

Humble kulu or Kaala rockwortAmaranthaceae (Amaranth or pigweed family)Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Waianae Mts., Oahu; and Lualailua Hills, East Maui)IUCN: EndangeredKauai (Cultivated)Nototrichium is an endemic Hawaiian genus of at least three species.Apparently, the flowers and wood of kulu (Nototrichium spp.) were packed into a hallow stem such as bamboo (ohe), lit on fire and thrown from a particular cliff. The fiery material would eject much is an aerial display much like modern-day fireworks. A close relative, ppala (Charpentiera spp.) were also used in a similar manner.EtymologyThe generic name Nototrichium comes from the Latin nota, remarkable and tricho, hair, probably referring to the dense pubescence of the plants. However, Nototrichium humile does not have the characteristic downy silvery hairs on the foliage like its two cousins ( N. divaricatum, N. sandwicense).The Latin specific epithet humile, means low or humble.nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Nototrichium_humile

Kulu or Hawaii rockwortAmaranthaceae (Amaranth or pigweed family)Endemic Hawaiian genus (All the main islands)Oahu (Cultivated)Nototrichium is an endemic Hawaiian genus of at least three species.Inflorescence (flowering spike) of kuluApparently, early Hawaiians used the flowers and wood of kulu and packed them into a hallow stem such as bamboo (ohe), lit on fire and thrown from a particular cliff. The fiery material would eject much is an aerial display much like modern-day fireworks. Ppala (Charpentiera spp.) were also used in a similar manner. Modern UseThe inflorescence and new leaves can be used in head lei or flower arrangements.EtymologyThe generic name Nototrichium comes from the Latin nota, remarkable and tricho, hair, probably referring to the dense pubescence of the plants.The species name sandwicensis refers to the "Sandwich Islands," as the Hawaiian Islands were once called, and named by James Cook on one of his voyages in the 1770s. James Cook named the islands after John Montagu (The fourth Earl of Sandwich) for supporting Cook's voyages. NPH00002nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Nototrichium_sandwicense

Kulu or Na Pali rockwort AmaranthaceaeEndemic to the Hawiian IslandsRareOahu (Cultivated)nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Nototrichium_divaricatum

Humble kulu or Kaala rockwortAmaranthaceae (Amaranth or pigweed family)Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands (Waianae Mts., Oahu and Lualailua Hills, East Maui)IUCN: EndangeredOahu (Cultivated)Inflorescence (flowering spike) of kuluNototrichium is an endemic Hawaiian genus of at least three species.Leaveswww.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/5209479895/in/photolist-...Apparently, the flowers and wood of kulu (Nototrichium spp.) were packed into a hallow stem such as bamboo (ohe), lit on fire and thrown from a particular cliff. The fiery material would eject much is an aerial display much like modern-day fireworks. A close relative, ppala (Charpentiera spp.) were also used in a similar manner.EtymologyThe generic name Nototrichium comes from the Latin nota, remarkable and tricho, hair, probably referring to the dense pubescence of the plants. However, Nototrichium humile does not have the characteristic downy silvery hairs on the foliage like its two cousins ( N. divaricatum, N. sandwicense).The Latin specific epithet humile, means low or humble.

Kulu or Hawaii rockwortAmaranthaceae (Amaranth or pigweed family)Endemic Hawaiian genus (All the main islands)North Kona, Hawaii Island, 2000 ft.Nototrichium is an endemic Hawaiian genus of at least three species.Apparently, early Hawaiians used the flowers and wood of kulu and packed them into a hallow stem such as bamboo (ohe), lit on fire and thrown from a particular cliff. The fiery material would eject much is an aerial display much like modern-day fireworks. Ppala (Charpentiera spp.) were also used in a similar manner. Modern UseThe inflorescence and new leaves can be used in head lei or flower arrangements.EtymologyThe generic name Nototrichium comes from the Latin nota, remarkable and tricho, hair, probably referring to the dense pubescence of the plants.The species name sandwicensis refers to the "Sandwich Islands," as the Hawaiian Islands were once called, and named by James Cook on one of his voyages in the 1770s. James Cook named the islands after John Montagu (The fourth Earl of Sandwich) for supporting Cook's voyages.nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Nototrichium_sandwicense

Kulu or Hawaii rockwortAmaranthaceae (Amaranth or pigweed family)Endemic Hawaiian genus (All the main islands)North Kona, Hawaii Island, 2000 ft.Nototrichium is an endemic Hawaiian genus of at least three species.Apparently, early Hawaiians used the flowers and wood of kulu and packed them into a hallow stem such as bamboo (ohe), lit on fire and thrown from a particular cliff. The fiery material would eject much is an aerial display much like modern-day fireworks. Ppala (Charpentiera spp.) were also used in a similar manner. Modern UseThe inflorescence and new leaves can be used in head lei or flower arrangements.Habitwww.flickr.com/photos/dweickhoff/5516465203/in/datetaken-...EtymologyThe generic name Nototrichium comes from the Latin nota, remarkable and tricho, hair, probably referring to the dense pubescence of the plants.The species name sandwicensis refers to the "Sandwich Islands," as the Hawaiian Islands were once called, and named by James Cook on one of his voyages in the 1770s. James Cook named the islands after John Montagu (The fourth Earl of Sandwich) for supporting Cook's voyages.nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Nototrichium_sandwicense

Kulu or Hawaii rockwortAmaranthaceae (Amaranth or pigweed family)Endemic Hawaiian genus (All the main islands)Oahu (Cultivated)Nototrichium is an endemic Hawaiian genus of at least three species.Apparently, early Hawaiians used the flowers and wood of kulu and packed them into a hallow stem such as bamboo (ohe), lit on fire and thrown from a particular cliff. The fiery material would eject much is an aerial display much like modern-day fireworks. Ppala (Charpentiera spp.) were also used in a similar manner. Modern UseThe inflorescence and new leaves can be used in head lei or flower arrangements.EtymologyThe generic name Nototrichium comes from the Latin nota, remarkable and tricho, hair, probably referring to the dense pubescence of the plants.The species name sandwicensis refers to the "Sandwich Islands," as the Hawaiian Islands were once called, and named by James Cook on one of his voyages in the 1770s. James Cook named the islands after John Montagu (The fourth Earl of Sandwich) for supporting Cook's voyages. NPH00003nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Nototrichium_sandwicense

Kulu or Hawaii rockwortAmaranthaceae (Amaranth or pigweed family)Endemic Hawaiian genus (All the main islands)Oahu (Cultivated)Nototrichium is an endemic Hawaiian genus of at least three species.Apparently, early Hawaiians used the flowers and wood of kulu and packed them into a hallow stem such as bamboo (ohe), lit on fire and thrown from a particular cliff. The fiery material would eject much is an aerial display much like modern-day fireworks. Ppala (Charpentiera spp.) were also used in a similar manner. Modern UseThe inflorescence and new leaves can be used in head lei or flower arrangements.EtymologyThe generic name Nototrichium comes from the Latin nota, remarkable and tricho, hair, probably referring to the dense pubescence of the plants.The species name sandwicensis refers to the "Sandwich Islands," as the Hawaiian Islands were once called, and named by James Cook on one of his voyages in the 1770s. James Cook named the islands after John Montagu (The fourth Earl of Sandwich) for supporting Cook's voyages.NPH00009nativeplants.hawaii.edu/plant/view/Nototrichium_sandwicense