Hawai`i Community College's Native Plant Garden, on UH Hilo Campus, was planted by students of Fred Stone and Laura Brezinsky in, Environmental Science, Hawaiian Botany, Hawaiian Natural History and Hawaiian Ethno-botany.

1. `A`ali`i: Dodonea viscosa: Sapindaceae, Soap berry family, indigenous. Red seed pods used in haku leis

2. `Ahu`awa: Mariscus hypochlorus: Cyperaceae, Sedge family, endemic. A wetland plant with saw-toothed leaves that can cut.

3. `Akia: Wikstroemia uva-ursi: Thymelaeaceae, `Akia family, endemic, makes good ground cover. Branches used to stun fish.

4. `Akia: Wikstroemia: phillyreifolia: Thymelaeceae, `Akia family, endemic. Branches crushed and thrown into pools to stun fish. Bark made into a strong cord.

5. `Akiohala, hau hele: `Akiohala, hau hele: Malvaceae, Hibiscus family, indigenous. A weedy hibiscus, lavendar blossom, prickly branches.

6. `Ala`ala wai nui: Peperomia sp.: Piperaceae, Pepper family, endemic. Small fleshy vine, often epiphytic on rocks, or tree trunks. The leaves of this vine have red markings on the underside.

7. Hapu`u pulu: Cibotium glaucum: Dicksoniaceae, Tree fern family, endemic. Yellow pulu and triply compound fronds. Called the "Mother of `Ohi`a.

8. Hapu`u `i`i: Cibotium menziesii: Dicksonaceae, Tree fern family, endemic. Black "pig bristle" hairs. Hawaiian legends call it "male" tree fern. This is a different species than Hapu`u pulu.

9. Ho`awa: Pittosporum hosmeri: Pittosporaceae, Pittosporum family, endemic. Large seed pod has orange lining and black seeds.

10. `Iliahi, Sandalwood: Santalum ellipticum: Santalaceae, Sandalwood family, endemic. A hemi-parasite which sends roots into other plants to get nutrients. The fragrant wood is used for incense, boxes and sandals in Asia. The Hawaiian sandalwood trade nearly wiped out the Hawaiian `iliahi.

11. `Ilie`e: Plumbago zeylanica: Plumbago zeylanica, Plumbago family, indigenous. Sprawling shrub of coastal and dry areas, pretty white blossom, sticky seeds.

12. `Ilima: Sida fallax: Malvaceae, Hibiscus family, indigenous. Thousands of petals are strung together to make `Ilima leis.

13. Koa: Acacia koa: Fabaceae, Bean family, endemic. Wood was and still is used for canoe making, now used to make furniture, carvings, and other art work.

14. Koali, wild morning glory: Ipomoea indica: Convolulaceae, Morning glory family, indigenous. Blue trumpet flowers. Leaves crushed and applied to bruises and sprains.

15. Koki`o ke`oke`o: Hibiscus waimeae: Malvaceae, Hibiscus family, endemic (but not to Big Island). White perfumed blossoms, pretty when used in landscaping.

16. Ko`oko`olau: Bidens hawaiensis: Asteraceae, Aster family, endemic. Leaves used as a medicinal tea, for various internal ailments.

17. Kou: Cordia subcordata: Boraginaceae, Borage family, indigenous and Polynesian introduction. Orange "crepe paper" blossoms. Wood used for food containers.

18. Loulu: Pritchardia beccariana: Arecaceaea, endemic. Fan shaped leaves. Native to Waiakea forest in the Kulani area.

19. Mamaki: Pipturus albidus: Urticaceae, Mamaki family, endemic. Red-vined leaves used for medicinal tea, for purifying blood.

20. Mamane: Sophora chrysophylla: Fabaceae, Bean family, endemic. Golden blossoms. Seeds and insects of this shrub are food for the Pali bird.

21. Manele, A`e, Soapberry: Sapindaceae, Soapberry family, indigenous. The soapy flesh of the fruit can be used for washing.

22. Ma`o, Hawaiian cotton: Gossypium tomentosum: Malvaceae, Hibiscus family, endemic (but not to Big Island).

23. Ma`o hau hele: Hibiscus brackenridgii: Malvaceae, Hibiscus family, endemic. Yellow blossom is Hawai`i's state flower. It is an endangered species.

24. Milo: Thespesia populnea: Malvaceae, Hibiscus family, indigenous and Polynesian introduction. Wood used for food containers, split drums and cabinetry.

25. Naio: Myoproum sandwicense: Myoporaceae, Myoporum family, indigenous. "False sandalwood", substituted for sandalwood without success.

26. Native Mint: Stenogyne: Lamiaceae, Mint family, endemic. A trailing, viny plant of the rainforest, it has mint-like leaves, but no mint smell.

27. Naupaka kahakai: Scaevola sericea: Goodenaceae, Naupaka family, endemic. Crush the leaves and rub them on your snorkel mask to prevent fogging.

28. Neneleau: Rhus sandwicensis: Anacadiaceae, Mango family, endemic. Red leaves commonly seen along Saddle Road and Hamakua Coast.

29. Oha: Clermontia sp.: Campanulaceae, Lobelia subfamily, endemic. The leaves have toothed edges with white lines.

30. `Ohi`a: Metrosideros polymorpha: Myrtaceae, Mountain apple family, endemic. Commonest Hawaiian tree, with bright red (lehua), orange, or yellow (mamo)blossoms.

31. Olopua: Nestigis sandwicensis: Oleaceae, Olive family, endemic. Hard wood used for adz handles.

32. Pa`iniu, Lace fern: Astelia menziesiana: Lliaceae, Lilly family, endemic. A plant of the wet forest with long leaves, silvery underneath.

33. Pala`a, Lace fern: Sphenomeria chinensis: Lindsaeceae, Lace fern family, indigenous. A delicate multi-pinnate fern. The frond tips bend over the spores.

34. Pilo: Hedyotis centranthoides: Rubiaceae, Coffee family, endemic. The stem is purple, the opposite leaves are shiny and pointed and the blossoms are in a terminal panicle.

35. Pohinahina: Vitex rotundifolia: Verbenaceae, Verbena family, indigenous. A trailing shrub found along the coast. It makes a good ground cover.

36. `Ulie: Osteomeles anthyllidifolia: Rosaceae, Rose family, indigenous. The flexible branches were used for tops of fish nets. Good landscape plant.

37. Uluhe, False staghorn fern: Dicranopteris linearis: Gleicheniaceae, Viney fern family, indigenous. This viney, branching fern form a dense mat, helps to retard growth of alien weedy plants in open native forests.

1. Kalo, Taro: Colocasia esculenta: Arecaceae, Arrowroot family.

2. Kukui: Aleurites moluccana: Euphorbiaceae, Spurge family.

3. Hala, Pandanus: Pandanus tectorius: Pandanaceae, Pandanus family, indigenous and Polynesian introduced.

4. Ti, Ki: Cordyline fruticosa: Agavaceae, Agave family

1. Malie honohono, Ageratum: Ageratum conysoides: Asteraceae, Aster family. Small blue, or white flower, strongly scented fuzzy leaves. Leaf infusion used to treat rashes and skin ailments.

2. Bamboo orchid: Arundina graminiflora: Orchidaceae, Orchid family, recently introduced. Pretty white/pink flower, narrow leaves along stem

3. Philippine ground orchid: Spathoglottis plicata: Orchidaceae, Orchid family, recently introduced. Large palm-like leaves from base of stem.

4. Ki,kinehe, Spanish needles: Bidens pilosa: Asteraceae, Aster family, recent introduction. Leaves used as a medicinal tea.

5. Asiatic pennywort: Centella asiatica: Apeaceae, Recent introduction. Creeping plant with scalloped round leaves. Leaves are used to improve memory.